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Especially designed for elders and others who might need accommodation and yet still want to practice Zen, this four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space. The schedule will include about 2½… Read more »
Please join us for Dharma Rain’s monthly Sangha Movie to view Big Fish. Big Fish is a 2003 American fantasy comedy-drama film based on the 1998 novel of the same… Read more »
Inside Out is a 2015 animated film produced by Pixar and is set in the mind of a young girl where five personified emotions try to lead her through a… Read more »
This workshop will offer parents and teachers an opportunity to look through a different lens and explore how mindfulness can help you navigate the world of parenting. Workshop participants will:… Read more »
El taller de Meditación Zen fué diseñado para principiantes sin ninguna experiencia, pero también se recomienda para cualquier persona que no haya recibido instrucciones sobre el estilo de zazen de… Read more »
A new series on Nature and Dharma finishes out our Wednesday classes for the term. This class explores how traditional Zen practices help one realize our basic nature as not… Read more »
Jyoshin facilitates a 7-week series of classes on Methods of Practice, an occasional offering that explores different Buddhist practices. We invite priests and senior lay students from a variety of… Read more »
During winter practice period, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 6:30-7:30 Zazen (posture adjustment at 7:00) 7:30 Short Morning Service… Read more »
During the AZTA conference, we offer open morning zazen from 6 to 7am, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 6:00-6:25 Zazen 6:25-6:35 Kinhin 6:35-7:00 Zazen 7:00 Short Morning Service… Read more »
Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the spring, the forum is sponsored by the… 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 »
Would you like a new way to look at stuck places and access transformation? You’ve experienced the benefits of meditation practice. You are grateful for the groundedness and mental clarity… Read more »
Creative writing and spiritual practice require several common elements: curiosity, trust, courage, a sense of humor—and a sense of the invisible. Writing from a spiritual perspective is a way to… Read more »
Morning session A brief history of Chinese calligraphy and development of the five styles The differences between Chinese and Japanese calligraphy A demonstration and discussion of materials and techniques Afternoon… 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 »
The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen.… Read more »