The Hidden Lamp Study Group
Stewarded by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith & Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
On Zoom
NOTE: Participants do not need to register, all may join via Zoom.
CLASS INFO
“The Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women,” is a collection of 100 koans centered on the experiences of women practitioners, and accompanied by 100 commentaries by contemporary women teachers. In this ongoing study group, we activate awakened wisdom and dive into these narratives, reflecting on how they might resonate with our own experience. Koan experience is not required; all are welcome to join.
We meet via Zoom every other Thursday evening, calendar permitting, and explore a new koan each week. No sign-up needed. The paper edition of the book is no longer in print, however, you can purchase an electronic copy via Kindle, Apple Books, etc.
Check our full calendar or upcoming dates: ZCLA.org/calendars
Meeting ID: 830 6551 2700
Passcode: Chiyono
UPCOMING DATES
CLASS FEE
This class is provided without a fee, but please consider making a small donation to ZCLA to support our programs.
STEWARDS
Sensei Senshin started studying Zen in the Rinzai tradition at New York Zendo Shobo-Ji in Manhattan in 1987. At Dai Bosatsu Zendo, she received Jukai in 1994 from Eido Shimano Roshi, with whom she studied until 2000 when she moved to Los Angeles. She became a member of ZCLA in 2001 and began her studies with Roshi Egyoku. During her time in New York, Sensei Senshin also studied with various Tibetan teachers and at Fire Lotus Zendo. She was the Program Steward from 2010 till this year. On the Teacher’s Circle since 2016, Sensei Senshin was empowered as Dharma Holder in 2018 and as an independent Zen teacher and Preceptor in 2019. She is a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA), the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA), the White Plum Asanga (WPA) and the Zen Peacemaker’s Order of Disorder. She was installed as Head Teacher on April 10.
Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert first came to ZCLA in 1999. He was installed as ZCLA’s Head Priest and Preceptor in April 2022 and became ZCLA’s fifth Abbot in May 2023.
(If you have any questions, please contact programsteward@zcla.org)