Windhorse Update for the week of April 26th:

This coming Saturday, May 1st, there are a couple of Windhorse events:

First and foremost, Valeria and Rainer will be presenting their film, 'Sangodare, Artist, Herbalist, Priest.' This documentary will be shown at 10:00am at the Fine Arts Theater in downtown Asheville, and everyone is encouraged to attend. If you have any questions about the film, or any of the upcoming events related to this showing, please call them at 828-515-0740.

What’s also happening Saturday morning (weather permitting) is that we’re going to be holding a firewood party. Some neighbors have kindly offered us about two years worth of firewood, and they’re going to have a large bucket-truck available on that day to help with the work. Anyone with a strong back, a willing heart, or even just a pair of gloves and a truck – please do join us. (Directions will be posted at Windhorse; and if you decide to come out at the last minute just call Lawson at 273-6700 for details.)

This Week’s Schedule

Tuesday, April 27

On Tuesday evenings we sit 2-1/2 rounds of zazen with dokusan (Sunya only; Lawson returns later tonight from Albany), ending with chanting.

7:00 - 9:00 PM at Panther Branch.

Thursday evening, April 28

We’ll sit 3 full rounds of zazen with dokusan, finishing with the Four Vows. 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Panther Branch

Friday, April 29th –

Eric and Emily will be running the usual in-town sitting at 12 Von Ruck Court from 5:30 to 7:00.

Sunday Morning, May 2nd

We’ll have our usual Sunday program: zazen, chanting and teisho, 9:30–11:30, followed by tea, and whatever vegetarian brunch offerings people may bring.

Afterward, Kapila will be holding his first Windhorse Organic Gardening Workshop. (For more information please call him at 777-2326.)

Tuesday evening, May 4th

On Tuesday evenings we sit 2-1/2 rounds of zazen with chanting and dokusan, (and yes, Sunya will be back).

Upcoming Events

Organic Vegetable-Growing Workshop -- Sunday, May 2

Buddha’s Birthday (Wesak) – Sunday, May 23

Frederick Hand Benefit Concert – Saturday, June 5

June 7-Day Sesshin, June 12-19

Rafe Martin Storytelling Benefit – Saturday, July 10th

The June sesshin could be a big one, so don’t wait too long to submit your application. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 24, but the sooner the better on this one.