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Priest Retreat

Thursday, April 2-Saturday, April 4 • In-person Only • Invitation Only

Informational email will be sent to participants.

 

 

 

 

 

Rakusu Sewing Class with Tom Yudo Burger

Saturdays, April 4 & 18 • 1:30 p.m. • In-person Only • RSVP Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buddha’s Birthday Service

Sunday, April 5 • 7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

7:00-8:30 a.m. Flower Bower Decoration

8:30-9:00 Gate of Sweet Nectar/Monthly Memorial Service

9:00-9:35 Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
11:00 Buddha’s Birthday Service

FOLLOWED BY CELEBRATORY LUNCH & CAKE.

 

 

 

Entering & Leave-Taking Ceremony

Saturday, April 11 • 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service

9:00-9:35 Entering & Leave-Taking Ceremony/Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 Outside Walking
10:30-11:00 Zazen/4 vows/Bows
11:00-11:15 Temple Caretaking Practice

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by Sensei Lorraine Gessho Kumpf

Sunday, April 12 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar

9:00-9:35 Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
11:00-12:15 p.m. Dharma Talk by Sensei Lorraine Gessho Kumpf

 

 

 

Day of Reflection on Precept #9- Do Not Be Angry

Saturday, April 18 • 8:30 a.m. -12:20 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

Led by Daine Enju Katz

8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Intro to Zen Meditation II

8:30-9:00 a.m. Founders Service

9:00-9:35 Precept Reading & Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 Outside Walking Zen
10:30-10:45 Zazen
10:45-11:00 Precept Talk
11:00 Break/Snack
11:20-12:20 p.m. Council

Day of Reflection chantsheet

Day of Reflection Transference of Merit

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld

Sunday, April 19 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar

9:00-9:35 Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
11:00 Dharma Talk by Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by Ben Connelly

Thursday, April 23 • 6:45-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

6:45-700 p.m. Evening Service
7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-8:30 Dharma Talk by Ben Connelly

 

 

 

 

 

April Zazenkai

Friday, April 24- Saturday, April 25 • Zoom & In-person

Led by Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran

Learn More

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Mats Borges

Sunday, April 26 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar

9:00-9:35* Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
11:00 Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Mats Borges

 

9:35* Aspects of Zen Practice- Aspect #4: The Organizational Structure of ZCLA

 

ZEN CENTER IS CLOSED FOR SPRING RECESS

Monday, April 27- Tuesday, May 5

 

 

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Note: Zoom Protocol 1. Develop Focus. Distraction is especially easy during online meetings. Bring the same intentionality to online meetings as you bring to the zendo. Consider ZCLA zoom events as if on the grounds of the Zen Center. Dress appropriately, wear rakusu if received jukai, don’t multitask and close other windows on the computer, and consider sitting for a few minutes before talks and events. 2. Practice mindful screen habits. Those zooming in need to be mindful of themselves on screen as their actions can disrupt the zoom session for others. Refrain from walking around with computer or phone, eating on screen, and other actions that may distract others. If you need to eat, take a break, use the bathroom or move around, please turn off your video. 3. Refrain from photos. Please do not screen shot or photograph ZCLA zoom meetings or share on social media.