Hello from the Glastonbury sangha. Our weekly meeting is going from strength to strength, despite two other similar Zen style groups now running on the same night locally!
We have had an intense spring which has included a deeply moving memorial service to our dear friend Fee, wife of Roy, one of our longest standing members. This was lovingly led by Ned who has sadly been leading more funerals and memorials than weddings of late.
The visit by Catherine was wonderful. Francoise, Gill, Chris and Nicky all made substantial progress on their Rakasus under her guidance and I had the chance to help as well as do some sewing myself with a rather splendid 1940's sewing machine from my mother-in-law. Catherine's evening talk attracted a full house, I have no doubt her insight and experience benefited all, I am only sad she can't be persuaded to come and live here! I was privileged to read Cathereine's latest novel 'Sorrow' after her visit, which is truly a force of nature and I highly recommend it to anyone who has the stomach for investigating Dukkha to its depths.
We had a wonderful three day sesshin with Ingen in July which was a somewhat intense practice with the incorporation of Oryoki style meals to keep the focus on mindfulness throughout the day. We recently finished sewing some utensil holders, so are getting closer to having the equipment for the full form as we have 12 full oryoki sets now...
We are hoping to start a regular schedule of events in the south west soon in collaboration with the Totness sangha, so we are looking forward to welcoming you here in the near future.
Bows to all,
Angyu Devin
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