Jizo's Vow Workshop at Heart of Wisdom
With Kodo Conover, Shonin Darah Ashton and Kosho Ault
January 8 - 9, 2027
As we pass the Winter Solstice and turn to the new year, the time is ripe for contemplating vow. When you think about life’s purpose, what comes up? Zazen and inquiry offer a framework to become grounded and transform the energy of the unknown into possibilities. Zazen teaches us to turn down the volume on the planning, worrying mind and make space for deeper kinds of knowing.
Infused with the Great Determination, Optimism, and Fearlessness of Jizo Bodhisattva, vow offers a path to inspire and support our lives. Whether you would like to renew your vow, revise your vow, or if you’re never made a vow and would like to start one, this workshop can help support and guide you. We will combine the practices of Zazen and ritual with exploring vow and developing personal vows through individual and group activities.
Friday January 8
6 – 9 pm
Dinner will be served.
Saturday January 9
9 am – 4 pm
Lunch will be served.
This workshop will be in-person only.
About the Leaders
Kodo Conover
Nancy Kodo Conover has been practicing Zen since 2000 and received Lay Transmission from Chozen and Hogen Roshi in 2015, ordained as a temple priest in 2021 and received Dharma Transmission and Preceptor authorization in 2023. Kodo retired from a career as a vocational rehabilitation counselor to help establish Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple and […]
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Shonin Darah Ashton
Darah Shonin Ashton has practiced with the Zen Community of Oregon since 2009 and was made a Dharma holder in 2019. She currently co-leads Thursday evening meditation at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. Since 2019 she has served as treasurer for ZCO. Shonin recently retired from a 30 year chiropractic career and enjoys spending more […]
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Kosho Ault
Kosho Janet Ault has been practicing with the community since 2014. She lives in Portland and holds the roles of Assistant Temple Manager at Heart of Wisdom and Manager of Trillium Zen practice house, supporting the day-to-day operations and maintenance of both practice spaces. She previously lived and trained at Great Vow Zen Monastery for […]
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