July 2019
TEMPLE CLOSED, REGULAR PROGRAM CANCELLED Beginner’s Mind Program: Zazen and Discussion of Suzuki Roshi Teachings
Beginning and experienced Zen practitioners meet for Zen meditation and exploration of the Beginner's Mind through reading and discussion of teachings by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi.
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Temple close due to private ceremony
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Temple Closed due to private ceremony
Find out more »TEMPLE CLOSED, REGULAR PROGRAM CANCELLED Meditation instruction, Zazen and Dharma talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
Sunday mornings begin with meditation instruction at 8:45 am * for people without prior Buddhist meditation experience or for those who wish to become familiar with our temple style of practice. The 9:30 am Zen meditation and 10:15 am Dharma talk are always open to the public even when there is a special meditation event. After the dharma and discussion, there is the option to participate in a brief period of temple cleaning (soji) followed by informal tea and socializing. ** Please note that there will be no meditation instruction, temple cleaning or tea on Sundays when we have special sittings. Consult the calendar for details.
Find out more »TEMPLE CLOSED, REGULAR PROGRAM CANCELLED Zen Meditation and Dharma talk by Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton
Monday evenings we sit one thirty-five minute period of zen meditation (zazen) and then conduct a brief service in the Soto Zen style which includes the chanting of traditional Zen texts. A Dharma talk and group discussion are followed by informal social tea and treats.
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