This Morning: Ordination of Scott and Dené Redding

Today, at 10:30 a.m., Roshi will formally ordain the Reddings as Zen priests. The ceremony will take place in the Buddha Hall and will be broadcast on Zoom. Refreshments will be served afterward in the dining room and back yard. For those attending, robes may be worn, but they’re not required.

Zen Teacher Sanctioning Ceremony

The sanctioning ceremony for Donna Kowal will take place on Sunday, October 16, at Chapin Mill, where there’s more room and ventilation. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., both in the Chapin Mill zendo and on Zoom. It’s relatively short, and light refreshments will follow.