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Foundational Teachings is taught this year by co-Abbot Kyogen Carlson. Kyogen explains that after a number of years of zazen and sesshin practice, he began to see the world in… Read more »
A short course of four classes in January will be a reading and conversation from “Instructions for the Tenzo” by Dogen. A tenzo is a Zen cook. This is a… Read more »
The Seminary/Dharma Studies class offering for the spring 2014 term is a ten-week series on Chan Buddhism and the Chinese Ancestors. During this class series, we will examine the stories… Read more »
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »