Note on Basic Oryoki Ceremony Structure

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi all,
The following list of 17 parts make up the basic Oryoki ceremony. If you follow this as an aid it might help you practice.
Gassho
Myozan

Skelton Notes for Basic Oryoki Ceremony Structure:

Open Bowls
Chants and food served
Gassho (on 1st); Shashu (on 2nd); Mudra (on 3rd); Hungry Ghost Offering (on 5th)
“Second this is for our teachers…” : Spoon in & Chopsticks on
“Thus we eat…” : Bow & Raise bowl
“The first portion…” : Bowl down
Eat then Seconds
Mouth clean sticks then spoon
Dry clean bowls
Water service
Wet clean bowls
Wash & Dry / Wash in Middle: spoon then sticks & stow
Utensil opening to left now
Empty to 3rd bowl but leave some: Drink
Wash Setsu & stow
For water collection: hold bowl in lap & chant
Then wrap bowls

[Mp]

Wonderful Myozan, thank you. =)

Gassho
Shingen

[Myosha]

Thank you.


Gassho,
Myosha

[Dosho]

Thank you Myozan!

Gassho,
Dosho

[Yugen]

This is very helpful Myozan - Thank you!

Gassho
Yugen

[Sekishi]

Thank you Myozan.
Gassho,
Sekishi

[Nengyo]

Thank you!

[Talib]

I am sorry but if this is the wrong place I was unsure where to post.
I purchased a bowl set but it didn't have the chop sticks or spoon. It did have a wrap and four bowls.
Is this set okay for this "class" if not is there a link to purchase a good set. Also is the class still going on?
If it is not when will it begin again?
Gassho
_/\_

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[Mp]

I am sorry but if this is the wrong place I was unsure where to post.
I purchased a bowl set but it didn't have the chop sticks or spoon. It did have a wrap and four bowls.
Is this set okay for this "class" if not is there a link to purchase a good set. Also is the class still going on?
If it is not when will it begin again?
Gassho
_/\_

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Hello Talib,

Yes the bowls you have will work just fine, but you will need a set of chop sticks, spoon, and setsu/spatula.

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This specific class is done, but we are in the works of getting a new class started. So stayed tuned! =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Talib]

Gassho

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[Talib]

Gassho

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[Cumminjd]

Thank you for this, I will be getting the right equipment to do the Oryoki ceremony soon hopefully.

Gassho
James
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[Jika]

I don't know about other countries, where maybe Zen is more common.
Here in Germany it looks as if the few stores carry five bowl sets, which are very luxurious.
It makes me feel uneasy, eating just enough from bowls many people can definitely not afford.
Will our new oryoki circle allow for plastic bowls, and maybe a homemade setsu or silicone spatula?

Gassho,
Danny
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[Jundo]

Hi Guys,

There will be more information later, but it is perfectly find to make a set from bowls and ordinary items already in your home and kitchen. No need for fancy-shmancy.

Gassho, Jundo

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[Cumminjd]

Also during these ceremonies (specifically in person or on our retreats) I will not have to compromise my vegan diet will I? That would be the only reason I would be hesitant to participate in this practice. (Sorry if the question is stupid)

Gassho
James
Just got done sitting


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