Shuso Hossen
Front row, from far left: Jyoshin, Gyoshi (holding microphone), Fumyo, Bukkai, Kakumyo, Gyokuko, Kaishin [shokki], and Annen.
Photo by David Choten Robinson
This last Sunday, Annen ended her 6-month term as shuso by presenting a verse from Genjokoan by Dogen. Dharma Rain and visiting teachers, as well as sangha members, questioned her, testing her understanding of the verse. She passed the test, according to her teacher Jiko, and received congratulations. This coming Sunday Yoan will be installed as the shuso for the coming 6 months.
Wednesday Work Parties
The regular Wednesday work parties AREN’T happening next week because of the July 4 holiday, nor will they happen the following week because of Dharma Camp. They resume July 18.