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7:00-7:10pm Evening service. 7:10-7:40pm zazen. Guestmasters are available to answer questions and orient newcomers.
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »
Once a year the sangha gathers to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha. This week of silence and practice is considered by many to be the culmination of a year of growth and sitting. We… Read more »
Focused on weeding one of the more picturesque sections in the ravine, next to the HHR. The Householder Refuge will be leading this one.
We will work on the stairwell, erosion control, the final bit of ivy and blackberries in the ravine, and some seeding.
Our focus will continue in the ravine and hopefully doing some tree planting in the orchard.
This event will be run by Friends of Trees, who are doing publicity, providing breakfast snacks, and many trees. We hope for a large event with lots of people and lots of trees planted. As… Read more »
Each month during the practice terms, formal lay- and monk- disciples of the teachers gather for a vegetarian potluck and relaxed discussion.
Each month during the practice terms, formal lay- and monk- disciples of the teachers gather for a vegetarian potluck and relaxed discussion.
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all of… Read more »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all of… Read more »
As part of our Ango schedule, we offer a mid-day sit. One hour of zazen, with a posture adjustment bell half-way through. Please feel free to enter quietly at any time.
As part of our Ango schedule, we offer a mid-day sit. One hour of zazen, with a posture adjustment bell half-way through. Please feel free to enter quietly at any time.
During Ango, our weekday morning program consists of: 5:30-7:30am Zazen (sanzen optional on Wed and Thurs morning) 7:30-7:45am Chanting service This is an open meditation. Please feel free to enter quietly at any time.