During the concluding Rohatsu Sesshin of our 2025 Ango Practice Period, Gyodo Sensei offers reflections on the strong commitment, strong practice, and strong love and respect for each other that we have in our sangha.

Dogen said we don’t practice to become awakened. We practice because we are awakened. Awakening is alive right now. And it is up to us to bring this to full consciousness.

Practice zazen. Attempt to live by precepts. Reflect on the karma that we’re creating. Strive to create better karma. Put everything in. Make this practice your own.