Spring Ango 2022: Celebrating Women in Buddhism
March 20 - June 19
This Ango we will turn our attention towards recognizing and celebrating the immense struggles and contributions of women in the MahaSangha. It is particularly fitting that this is happening during Rev. Do’on’s Denbo transmission which comes to her from Jiyu Kennet Roshi, the first Western woman to receive the transmission of Soto Zen.
Ango Texts
Each Ango, Our Teachers hold up relevant texts for independent reading and as source material for Dharma Talks. You may participate in Ango as much as you are able, even if you do not purchase or read these books.
Optional Independent Reading
Our Teachers will draw from these books for Dharma Talks. Sangha Members are welcome, but not expected, to buy them and read along.
The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women
Check for the Book at Your Local Library
Amazon (purchase with Amazon Smile to benefit the Temple)
Grace Schireson’s Zen Women: Beyond Tea Ladies, Iron Maidens, and Macho Masters
Check for the Book at Your Local Library
Amazon (purchase with Amazon Smile to benefit the Temple)
John Stevens’ Rengetsu: Life and Poetry of Lotus Moon.
Check for the Book at Your Local Library
Amazon (purchase with Amazon Smile to benefit the Temple).
ALSO GREAT, but out of print: Rengetsu’s Lotus Moon: The Poetry of Rengetsu (Companions for the Journey). You can get this lovely edition used, but sometimes prices are very high.
Check for the Book at Your Local Library
Amazon (purchase with Amazon Smile to benefit the Temple).
Sangha Circles
Sign-up for Sangha Circles will be open soon! In-person options may be available depending on host preferences. (What’s a Sangha Circle?)
Ango Events
March
17-20 Thurs-Sun - Sesshin [Members Only]
20 Sun 11AM - Ango Opening Ceremony [Members Only In Person]
April
2 Sat 2PM - Serious Play: A Zen Koan Salon (Hybrid Ango Workshop 1) with Melissa Myozen Blacker, Roshi
afternoon workshop for Members of Boundless Way Temple, the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, and Vine of Obstacles Zen.
Local BTT members are encouraged to gather in person at the Temple.
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14-17 Thurs-Sun - Sesshin [Members Only]
22 Fri Late Eve - Sangha Vigil for Do’on Osho’s Denbo Ceremony [Members Only]
23 Sat 2PM - Temple Blessing Ceremony and Grand Opening Celebration [Members Only]
30 Sat 2PM - Disclosing the Hidden Teaching of the Ten Line Kannon Sutra (Hybrid Ango Workshop 2) with Dōshō Port Rōshi
afternoon workshop for Members of Boundless Way Temple, the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, and Vine of Obstacles Zen.
Local BTT members are encouraged to gather in person at the Temple.
May
8 Sun 11AM - Vesak (Buddha’s Birthday) [Members Only In Person]
19-22 Thurs-Sun - Sesshin [Members Only]
June
11 Sat 2PM - Encountering White Tara, the Female Buddha (Ango Workshop 3) with Karen Do’on Weik Osho
afternoon workshop for Members of Boundless Way Temple, the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, and Vine of Obstacles Zen.
Local BTT members are encouraged to gather in person at the Temple.
16-19 Thurs-Sun - Sesshin [Members Only]
19 Sun 11AM - Ango Closing Ceremony [Members Only In Person]
