ZLT 2011 Enrollment Form

ZEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

April 17 – October 2, 2011

ENROLLMENT FORM

Message from Roshi Robert Joshin Althouse

Dear Advanced Members,

You are the heart of our Sangha community. Your practice and your commitment inspire and help others.

This year we are holding our 3rd Zen Leadership Training (ZLT) (Ango) for a six month period. It will begin with an opening ceremony on Sunday, April 17 at 1:00 pm and end with the Shuso Hossen (Dharma Combat) ceremony that culminates a 7 day sesshin on Sunday, October 2, at 2:00 pm.

We are offering this training only to Advanced Members and we offer it to you for FREE.

I have asked Shojun Brendon Gross to be the Head Trainee for this ZLT.. I am confident in his abilities and his commitment to the Buddha-Dharma.

Our sangha community is growing. Our current membership is made up of 59 people (16 Advanced Members and 43 Practicing Members). It is a diverse and wonderful group of people.

Part of my vision is that those of your doing Zen training here at ZLMC will increasingly step into positions of leadership and service in relationship to the larger community. Participating in the Zen Leadership Training is the best way for you to begin to do this, so I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity and join the ZLT this year.

Gassho,

Joshin Roshi

Message from Head Trainee,

Brendon Shojun Gross

Dear Advanced Members,

I am truly grateful to have the opportunity to serve as Head Trainee of the Zen Leadership Training (ZLT) this year.

My Zen practice was born out of a longing to share my life with others. With the guidance of Joshin Roshi and through practicing with each one of you, I have realized the great joy I experience when I open my life to family, friends, co-workers, and Sangha.

The theme for this years ZLT is: Being Buddha, Being Dharma, Being Sangha. Are you Buddha at work or when you are with family? Are you living the Dharma when you feel stuck in a meeting? Are you with Sangha when sitting in traffic or on a crowded train? How can we see each moment of our life as the Three Treasures: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha?

I am excited for this opportunity to study and train together during the ZLT. We are all living busy lives, but I encourage you to think creatively about how you can participate in this yearÕs ZLT. What can you learn, teach, or share through this Leadership Training that will enrich your life and support the Sangha community?

Gassho,

Shojun Brendon Gross

ZEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING,

April 17-Oct 2,2011

Schedule

Opening Ceremony, Sunday, April 17th at 1:00 pm

Closing Ceremony (Shuso Hossen), Oct. 2nd at 2:00 pm

We encourage you to partcipate in the following programs at ZLMC as much as possible. Please incidate your expected level of involvement on the following page. If you are practicing from a distance we suggest you try to attend the 7 day sesshin which will conclude this training in late September.

Monthly Schedule

Wednesday Morning Service, 6:30 am

Half-Day Zazenkai: Work Practice and Genjokoan, by Dogen, Study Group, Sundays at 3pm:

May 22, June 19 (11am), July 24, August 7, September 18

Council Circle group, Tuesdays at 7:30pm: April 26, May 17, June 14, July 19, August 23, September 13

Fridays with Roshi

Fridays 7pm - 8:30pm: April 22, May 6, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9

Residential Retreats

Friday 7pm - Sunday 12noon: April 15-17 May 27-30, June tbd, July 29-31, Sept. 2-4

Days of Mindfulness

Saturdays 9 am - 4 pm: May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17

Traditional Zen 7 Day Sesshin

Sept. 25- Oct. 2

ZEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING, 2011

Personal Commitments

Home Practice

___ I will increase the time I sit meditation at home to:

___ I will practice bringing mindfulness to the cleaning and general upkeep of my living space by:

___I will care for my body by:

___I will harmonize my relationship with (name specific person, family, etc.):

ZLMC Practice

___ I will regularly participate in Wednesday morning service.

___ I will attend the scheduled zazenkai half-days. ___ I am able to get a copy of the Genjokoan, by Dogen.

___ I will attend ___________ of the 5 weekend retreats held during the training period.

___ I will attend ___________ of the 5 Days of Mindfulness held during the training period.

___ I will attend ___________ of the 6 Fridays with Roshi held during the training period.

Service Positions: ~ I would like to train and commit to learning the following:

___ I am open to any of the following service positions.

Tenzo/Cook_______, Jikido/Timekeeper_____, Ino/Chanter______, Jisha/RoshiÕs Attendant______,

Mokugyo/Drummer______, Dennan/Greeter______, Sogei/Inkin Bell ________, Hako/Incense Box______,

Chiden/Altars_______, Densho Bell________.

Service Opportunities ~ I would like to train and commit to the following:

____ I am open to any of the following service opportunities.

Community activitites: Cooking for Zen Eats_____, Shopping for Zen Eats _____, Zen Eats clean-up_____

Classes: Introduction_____, Closing announcements_____, Greeter_____, Registrar_____, Parking attendant_____,

Set up_____, Clean up_____

Retreats: Preparations_____, Clean up______

Administration: AbbotÕs assistant: _____, Operating the Retail Store______, Mailings_____, Organizing/special

projects_____

May Anniversary Event _____

Day in Our Village Event, June 5th, 11am - 6pm: Staffing tables ______

Print your name:_______________________________________________

Your signature:_________________________________________________

Date:_______________________

Print this form and keep a copy for yourself. Return a copy to Brendon or June at the Zen Life and Meditation

Center (in person or by mail). ZLMC, 163 N. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. Please complete and submit this form before April 15th. Your name will then be placed on the 2011 Zen Leadership Training Board.