Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON DHARMA SCHEDULE
Here are some current ways to practice together online and in person. We will be adding more ways on an ongoing basis, so stay tuned to this page and our calendar. Please maintain Zendo decorum for all activities. If you need to take care of personal needs, please turn off your video screen. If you are on our email list, you have been sent the links for all streaming events as well as sign-up sheets for on-site events. If you are not on our email list and wish to participate, please sign-up for our email list at the bottom of our Home page. Masks are currently optional while indoors, however, if you develop symptoms of Covid 19/Cold/Flu, such as fever, congestion, dry cough, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, or difficulty breathing, please consider joining via Zoom from home. Alternatively, you may attend in-person with a negative self-test and mask indoors.
Streaming Morning Zazen from our Zendo:
Wednesday – Friday 6:00-7:00 a.m. Followed by morning service
In person practice opportunities for members and non-members.
Must attend in-person Intro to Meditation Class before attending in person.
Exploring Your Practice
Biweekly • Wednesdays • 7:00-8:00 p.m.
All welcome to drop in online weekly for zazen, a teaching and sharing about practice. No rsvp necessary.
May 15 & 29; June 12 & 26; July 17 & 31; August 14; September 15 & 18; October 2 & 23; November 6; December 4
Wednesday Evening Zazen
6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
with: Sensei George Mukei Horner
6:45-7:00 Evening Service (Buddha Hall)
7:00-7:35 Zazen
7:35-7:45 Outside Walking Zen
7:45-8:30 Zazen/4 vows/Bows/Closing Ceremony
Thursday Morning Breakfast
7:45 a.m. • In-person Only
Stewarded by resident members, a light breakfast is offered after Thursday morning service.
Hidden Lamp Study Group
Biweekly • Thursdays • 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Every other Thursday, calendar permitting, we will study together a chapter of “The Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women.” No sign-up needed, just zoom in. Everyone is encouraged to buy the book.
May 9 & 30; June 13 & June 27; July 11; August 1 & August 15; September 5 & September 19; October 10 & October 24; November 7
Introduction to Zen Meditation: Zoom Only
Sundays • 10:00-11:30 a.m.
April 28; May 26; June 30; July 21; August 25; September 29; October 27; November 17; December 15
Intro to Zen Meditation: In-Person Only
Sundays • 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Saturdays • 9:00-11:45 a.m. • May 18; June 22; July 13; August 10; September 14; October 12; November 2; December 28
Just Summer Sesshin
A six-day meditation retreat
Sunday, July 21 (eve.) – Saturday, July 27 (eve.) • Zoom & In-Person
Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Dharma Discussion
Led by Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld Sunday
July 28 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
How do we practice with anxiety in troubled times? Political and Social Unrest, Climate Change, Wars, Economic Distress – Let’s come together and talk about is what is not working for us.
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar 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
11:00-12:15 p.m. Sharma Discussion Led by Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday, August 3 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service
9-9:35 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
11-11:15 Temple Caretaking Practice
Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, August 4 • 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar 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
1:30-4:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
Dharma Talk by TBD
Thursday, August 8 • 7:00- 8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
6:45-7:00 p.m. Evening Service
7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-8:20 Dharma Talk
8:20-8:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday, August 10 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service
9-9:35 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
11-11:15 Temple Caretaking Practice
Dharma Talk by Bhikkuni Clear Grace Dayananda
Sunday, August 11 • 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar 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 a.m. Dharma Talk by Bhikkuni Clear Grace Dayananda
Day of Reflection on Precept #TBD:
Saturday, August 17 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by TBD
8:30-9:00 a.m. Founders Service
9-9:35 Precept Reading & Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:15 Zazen
10:15-10:30 Precept Talk
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Council
Day of Reflection Transference of Merit
Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Benjamin Ehrlich
Sunday, August 18 • 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar 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 a.m. Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Benjamin Ehrlich
Ceremony of Atonement
Thursday, August 22 • 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
6:45-7:00 p.m. Evening Service
7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-8:20 Ceremony of Atonement
8:20-8:30 4 Vows/Bows/Exits
Observed every six weeks, this ceremony includes the renewal of vows and precepts and bearing witness to one’s own conduct in the company of the Sangha. “At-one-ment” is an essential aspect of the Zen life.
The ceremony includes a period of zazen, chanting, bowing, and an opportunity to bear witness to our conduct in the presence of the Sangha. Those who have received the precepts are asked to attend this ceremony regularly. Open to everyone.
To download the Ceremony outline, click here.
To download the Atonement Ceremony Precept Sheet, click here.
August Zazenkai 2024
A daylong meditation retreat
Friday, August 23 (eve.) – Saturday, August 24 • Zoom & In-Person
Led by Preceptor Elizabeth Jiei Cole
Dharma Talk by TBD
Sunday, August 25 • 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar 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
11:00-4:00 p.m. Dharma Talk by TBD
ZEN CENTER IS CLOSED FOR SUMMER RECESS
MONDAY, AUGUST 26-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
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