Precepts Wednesday Class
When:
January 8, 2025 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-08T19:45:00-08:00
2025-01-08T21:00:00-08:00
Where:
Sodo
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
Cost:
Free
This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Gyoshi.
All Wednesday night classes are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted.
This class is in-person only, no Zoom option, though it is recorded. Audio files can be found here.
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 Vespers
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7:00 pm
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Fri
5:30 am
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11:30 am
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5
Sat
5:30 am
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
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Apr 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
1:30 pm
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Sun
8:25 am
Sunday Morning Program
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Apr 6 @ 8:25 am – 11:30 am
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