Dharma Heart Zen
July Sangha News
Image: Goddess of Earth, 1976. by Mayumi Oda (Japanese, b. 1941). Showa period (1926-1989). Silkscreen print; ink and colors on paper. Asian Art Museum, Gift of Dr. Stephen A. Sherwin and Merrill Randol Sherwin, 2023.32. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Announcements
Dharma Heart Zen Study and Practice Focus
Bodhisattva Wisdom
Resources:
Tara’s Enlightened Activity:An Oral Commentary on "The Twenty-one Praises to Tara", 2007 by Khenchen Palden Sherab and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal.
Medicine Buddha practiceonline Monday evenings by Lama Rod Owens.
Black & Buddhist, in partnership with Princeton University’s Center for Culture, Society, and Religion, shares resources for the study of Black-identified persons engaging with Buddhism, practically and/or intellectually, to support this dynamic, emerging field.
Issan Dorsey Dharma Talk: 2023, by Bernie Glassman.
Cutting Ties: The Fruits of Solitude, from Tricycle by Pema Chodron, 2005
The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra, Translated and edited from the Chinese (Kumarajiva ed. T.475) by Charles Luk(Lu K'uan Yi) in 1972.
The Sanctuary Movement, California Migration Museum.
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, by Shunryu Suzuki.
Practice News
DHZ Sangha Week at Tassajara 2026
sangha members Debi Papazian and Marilyn Eversole not pictured
Visit the Sangha Week Tassajara webpage for more images
We bow deeply with tender hearts to the loss of dear sangha member
Barbara Spain
Myo Shin Ju Ho
Wondrous Trust, Tender Release“Only that day dawns to which we are awake.” ~Thoreau
UPDATE
-Registration now open-
Pepperwood Preserve Residential Sesshin
September 4-6, Friday-Sunday
Jizos for Peace Project
Hello Everyone,
The opening reception at the Arts Center for the Jizo Peace Project exhibit was quite moving. Sensing all of our hearts together, with the profound Jizo spirit holding the intentions of deep care and peace for this world was something to behold. It will be exhibited through July 26.
The project continues on, as we honor and name the children who have been lost in this tragic war between Israel and Gaza. May it bring healing across borders into the hearts of everyone, including right here within ourselves. The following dates are scheduled for July. Please do let me know if you can join us - thecolourofqi@gmail.com
Friday, July 3 from 1:30-4:00 at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Saturday, July 11 from 10:00-12:30 at my home
In gratitude,
Cherie Lippard
Visit the new Jizo website for updates on the Jizo Peace Project, Jizo Ceremonies
and more resources:
If you haven’t yet visited the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and seen the DHZ Jizo Peace Project and other potent works of art in the current exhibit— Resist and Persist: Social (in)Justice, we recommend a visit.
Contact Jennifer Block if you’d like to be part of a sangha visit to the Jizo Peace Project and the exhibit . umamom@gmail.com
Wrapping Jizo stones at Open Sky during June all-day sit
Ongoing Chanting Offering
Chanting: Sho Sai Myo Kichijo Dharani
When: July 24 at 11:00 am
Where: Debi Papazian’s home—email for directions
Bedhead Zazen Summer Break
Bedhead Zazen—Monday-Friday 6:15am online zazen—will be taking a summer break.
We look forward to sitting with you in the early morning again starting October 1.
Shantideva's Prayer
May I become at all times, both now and forever
A protector of those without protection
A guide for those who have lost their way
A ship for those with oceans to cross
A bridge for those with rivers to cross
A sanctuary for those in danger
A lamp for those without light
A place of refuge for those who lack shelter
And a servant to all in need
For as long as space endures,
And for as long as living beings remain,
Until then may I, too, abide
To dispel the misery of the world.
~ Shantideva
TRANSLATED BY His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Engaged Buddhism:
Practicing in the World
Resources and ways to engage and help
Responding with Clarity and Compassion
Dharma Heart Zen is curating a list of resources and engaged actions to help us respond with bodhisattva hearts and minds to the suffering and chaos that is unfolding in our government and in the world.
Visit the Engaged Buddhism page and join in as you can. It is updated regularly.
Visit the Solidarity With Our Migrant Neighbors page for resources related to the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition.
Caminata For Immigrants’ Rights
For coverage of this 3-day walk culminating in a rally outside of Dublin’s former federal women’s prison, please click here.
Faith Vigil for Solidarity (Ongoing)
July 22, 5:00-6:00 pm
Juilliard Park, Santa Rosa
Bring Your Candle
Oranized by the Faith Leaders Work Group of the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition
for more information, contact office@srchristchurch.org
Names for Well being and Safe Passage Chant list can be sent to Anne Richards