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Sweeping Changes Workshop

  • Eiryu-ji Zen Center 400 West Main Street Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 United States (map)

The impermanence of the state of cleanliness and tidiness in our homes is fertile ground for putting our zazen into action. This workshop aims to inspire us to transform our mundane tasks such as folding clothes and washing dishes into moments of expansion and appreciation. We will explore how to dissolve our delusions while caring for our environments, cleaning our inner world as we clean the outer world. 

On Saturday, March 25th, 9:00 - 10:00 Am we will have an online screening of Enkai's short film Dust to Light followed by a group discussion on cleaning in our lives. Enkai will also offer a brief presentation of Zen stories and resources on cleaning for inspiration. 

Participants will have the opportunity to opt into a cleaning reflection buddy system where you will partner with someone for the length of Ango for regular check-ins. Partners can decide how often and by what means they will check in (weekly via text, bi-weekly via video call, etc.). 

Then near the end of Ango on Sunday, June 4th after services we will have a group discussion to share our experiences. This discussion is for the benefit of the whole sangha, even if you didn't join the initial conversation or have a check-in partner. 

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Focusing Workshop