Zendo Fine Points

When leaving the zendo:

  • If Sojun is present to bow to you at the door, bow to him and then just exit the zendo. (There is no need to bow again before crossing the threshold onto the porch.)
  • If Sojun is not present, then shashu bow before crossing the threshold onto the porch.
  • If you’re exiting the zendo at non-zazen times or before the final bow out to the altar (such as to go to dokusan or to use the bathroom), please bow to the altar and then shashu bow before crossing the threshold onto the porch.