Shuso Hossen, Summer 2014
On August 24, 2014, Bokushu gave his first dharma talk at the Village Zendo's summer meditation retreat. I'm next: I'll be the Zendo's practice leader this winter and give my first talk in March, so I received a fan and chanted a poem during the ceremony.
Photos copyright Ian Darson, all rights reserved.
Bokushu with his staff and fan.
Me, chanting the poem.