tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420869610239298943.post8467224182519426437..comments2023-09-11T05:15:34.376-07:00Comments on The Ino's Blog: Getting an A in zenCaitlin Burnhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01444642092645193007noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420869610239298943.post-4245962802072746332010-03-17T17:42:40.511-07:002010-03-17T17:42:40.511-07:00All the leaders (tanto, jisha, anja, jiki, and tea...All the leaders (tanto, jisha, anja, jiki, and teachers) have a brief meeting after each evening sit at the Denver Zen Center. Sometimes it's just "that was flawless--thanks everyone" and we all bow and go home. Other times (more often) we might minutely review the subtleties of how to hit the densho or the han or how much time should elapse between striking the keisu. Maybe the tanto wasn't loud enough when making announcements; maybe the anja forgot to light a candle for a dedication. In any case, it's presented as matter-of-fact and not given or taken personally. We laugh a lot. I think most people are able to see the evening as a production--almost like a theatre production--a big collaboration and we're all constantly learning and striving to serve the sangha better.Café Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15332384800804513129noreply@blogger.com