49th Day Memorial Service for Sensei Gary Koan Myogen Janka

Sunday, January 12 • 11:00 am PST • Zoom & In-Person • ZCLA Buddha Hall

Officiant: Roshi Mark Shogen Bloodgood

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EVENT INFO

Sensei Gary Koan Myogen Janka passed away from Parkinson’s MSA October 25, 2024. He leaves his wife Jill, 3 sons-Bill, David and Freddy, a brother Les and sister Linda. Born in Riverside California, raised in Fontana. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, and champion of civil rights. Among many, many other interests and devotions, Sensei Koan was a long-time resident at ZCLA, served as Co-President of the Board of Directors, and as head of the Angulimala Prison Project. He was also, famously, a lover and nurturer of trees, and planted 650 of them in the ZCLA Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles and throughout Santa Barbara, especially Honda Valley Park. Prior to becoming a full-time Zen priest, Sensei Koan had a full career as a management and organizational consultant, and held a Ph.D. In Human & Organizational Behavior from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 12, we will hold the 49th Day Memorial Service for Sensei Gary Koan Myogen Janka. We will offer our gratitude for his long and devoted practice and then open the floor to remembrances. Please join us in person or on Zoom.

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Meeting ID: 592 934 8543

Passcode: Snake25

SCHEDULE

8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service

9:00-9:35 Zazen (Zendo w/in-person zazen)

9:35-9:45 Outside Walking

9:45-10:20 Zazen (Zendo w/in-person zazen)

10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony

[Break]

11:00-12:30 p.m. 49th Day Memorial for Sensei Gary Koan Myogen Janka

Followed by sangha lunch.

ADDITIONAL INFO

· Parking limited. Carpooling & street parking encouraged.

· Click here for directions to nearest parking garage.

EVENT FEE

This event is provided without a fee, but please consider making a small donation to ZCLA to support our programs.