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The poetic writings of ancestor Eihei Dogen (1200-1250) permeate Zen training, from our daily Fukanzazengi to the celebrated Genjo Koan where he says “to study the self is to forget… Read more »
This date is close to the anniversaries of the deaths of both of our founders, Keido Chisan Koho Zenji (d. November 1, 1969) and Roshi Jiyu Kennett (d. November 6,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
This program requires pre-registration and an interview with a teacher if you haven’t done the program before. Read more about this program.
Zendo opens at 7pm for optional zazen. This class requires registration for seminary credit, and tuition for either seminary credit or Dharma Studies (enrichment). Read more here. This class will… Read more »
Wednesday night classes focus on Buddhadharma (Buddhist teaching), particularly from the Soto Zen perspective. We meet on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements 7:50~9 Class 9-9:10… Read more »
This short but seminal poem by Zen Master Shitou Xiqian (Sekito Kisen) offers a valuable model for practice and how to make space for practice in our daily lives. Class… Read more »
No class tonight. There will be two periods of sitting with kinhin. The schedule for the evening is as follows: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Kinhin (slow walking… Read more »
During the Ango practice period, we offer open morning zazen from 5:30 to 7:00, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 5:30-6:20am Zazen (posture adjustment 5:55) 6:20-6:30 Kinhin 6:30-7:00 Zazen… Read more »
During this week, because of the Heart of Work Retreat, the schedule is slightly different. The zendo will be open at 5:30 as usual for sitting, but the formal schedule… Read more »