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Muddy Water Zen welcomes everyone from all walks of life and all religious traditions. Whether you are just curious about Buddhism or actively seeking a spiritual path, we encourage you to visit us during one of our services. You may also contact one of our Dharma Teachers with any questions. Muddy Water Zen is a down to earth temple. We strive to live the Buddha's compassionate teaching, knowing that a friendly smile and a welcoming word can open the door to understanding and peace.
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The Muddy Water Zen clergy retreat just ended. The occasion for the gathering was the Dharma Instructor (Buddhist minister) ordination of Bup Jah Hilary Maurin, now the Rev. Bup Jah, led by our America-Europe Parish's Patriarch Ven. Jongmae Kenneth Park. Pictured below are the 'yonbi' (ceremonial burning), and post-ordination photos. The group photo includes l. to r.: (front row) Rev. Bup Seong Heather Emerick-Bouchard, Rev. Bup Jah Hilary Maurin; (back row) Rev. Bup Heng Alex Coe, Ven. Bup Mee Kevin Hickey, Ven.Dr. Jongmae Kenneth Park, Ven. Hae Doh Gary Schwocho, Ven. Bup Woo Timothy Sheehy, Rev. Bup Il Gregory Sherburn, Rev. Bup Tcheon Stuart Pierson. (BTW, masks were removed only for photos)..
The Muddy Water Zen clergy retreat just ended. The occasion for the gathering was the Dharma Instructor (Buddhist minister) ordination of Bup Jah Hilary Maurin, now the Rev. Bup Jah, led by our America-Europe Parish's Patriarch Ven. Jongmae Kenneth Park. Pictured below are the 'yonbi' (ceremonial burning), and post-ordination photos. The group photo includes l. to r.: (front row) Rev. Bup Seong Heather Emerick-Bouchard, Rev. Bup Jah Hilary Maurin; (back row) Rev. Bup Heng Alex Coe, Ven. Bup Mee Kevin Hickey, Ven.Dr. Jongmae Kenneth Park, Ven. Hae Doh Gary Schwocho, Ven. Bup Woo Timothy Sheehy, Rev. Bup Il Gregory Sherburn, Rev. Bup Tcheon Stuart Pierson. (BTW, masks were removed only for photos)..
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Muddy Water Zen was formed to disseminate and propagate the Dharma, the teachings of Shakymuni Buddha, as recorded in the ancient scriptures, as interpreted and transmitted by the Ancestors, and as experienced personally. Zen Buddhism, with its emphasis on meditation, is a way of cultivating compassion and wisdom through radical acceptance of what is. Meditation becomes an awareness and mindfulness of all that is, moment-to-moment and an appreciation of life in all its manifestations.