In a powerful conclusion to the 2018 Summer Ango training period, Head Trainee Rafael Doshin Carrasco presided over the traditional ceremonies of Shosan, or public dokusan, Tea Ceremony and Shuso Hossen, where he defended his presentation of the koan “The World-Honored One Ascends the Platform” in an intimate dharma talk and a deft exchange of dharma combat, followed by a heartfelt round of congratulatory poems from the sangha. Congratulations, Shuso!
