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.
December 13
Beginner’s Wednesday — evenings
6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
with: Sensei George Mukei Horner
Beginners and those who have taken our intro class, are encouraged attend.
Newcomers, please arrive by 6:40 p.m.
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.
February 1 & February 29; March 14 & March 28; April 11 & April 25; June 6 & June 20; July 11; August 1 & August 15; September 5 & September 19; October 10 & October 24; November 7; December 26
Introduction to Zen Meditation: Zoom Only
Sundays • 10:00-11:30 a.m.
2024: January 28; February 25; March 24; 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.
March 2024 Zazenkai
Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra
Friday, March 15(eve.)-Saturday, March 16
Dharma Talk by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra
Saturday, March 16 • 12:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
Dharma Chat by Ben Ehrlich: “Taking Refuge in the Three Treasures”
Sunday, March 17 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 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
11:00-12:15 p.m. Dharma Chat by Benjamin Ehrlich
Thursday, March 21 • 6:45 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
6:45-7:00 p.m. Evening Service
7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-8:30 Ceremony of Atonement
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 Atonement Ceremony Precept Sheet, click here.
Day of Reflection on Precept #1: TBD
Saturday, March 23 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by Corey Ryujin McIntyre
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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Focus Groups Facilitated by Isaac Ruelas
Saturday, March 23 • 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Group Meeting Times
(Buddha Hall)
11:00 a.m. Group III
1:00 p.m. Group VII
3:00 p.m. Group I
5:00 p.m. Group VIII
Sunday Morning Zazen
Sunday, March 24 • 8:30 – 10:30 a.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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Focus Groups Facilitated by Isaac Ruelas
Sunday, March 24 • 11:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Group Meeting Times
(Buddha Hall)
9:00 a.m. Group II
11:00 a.m. Group VI
1:00 p.m. Group V
Shared Stewardship: An Ongoing Class and Exploration
Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Sundays: March 24, April 14, May 12 & June 9
1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
Late registrants will receive the recording of the first class along with any materials needed to join the second class.
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday, March 30• 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 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 Dharma-Holder Gessho
Sunday, March 31 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 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
11:00-12:15 p.m. Dharma Talk by Dharma-Holder Gessho
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