Taiun Michael Elliston, Abbot

Taiun Michael Elliston, Abbot of ASZC, became Matsuoka-roshi’s disciple in 1966, was ordained in 1970, founded ASZC in 1977, and received Dharma Transmission in 1983. 2003 marks the 25th year of continuous operation of ASZC since its founding.

 

 
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Creativity and Zen
6/16/2005
in Zen, the most important thing is to come to experience creatively, to experience creativity directly—regardless of the particulars of our circumstances. This creativity is innate in us, and inherent in ordinariness.

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Obon
7/13/2004
..."Since this is the season of Obon, I would like to tell you about our Obon time and what it means in Zen"...

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SONG OF MEDITATION (Zazen Wasan) by Master Hakuin
7/3/2004
This poem by Master Hakuin is one of our favorite Saturday morning chants - enjoy!

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O-HIGAN - May 2, 2004
4/23/2004
Taiun M. Elliston-Sensei paraphrasing Rev. Matsuoka-Roshi (From original manuscripts of September 18, 1994; September 22, 1963; March 22, 1964)

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Obon and James , from Pam , posted 7/23/2004 8:05 AM