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Newcomer Orientation and Meditation Instruction
We offer orientation and meditation instruction on the first Wednesday and third Sunday of each month–unless otherwise noted. See dates below. Even if you are an experienced meditator, this is an excellent opportunity to be introduced to our etiquette, style of practice, and community. The orientation will include a discussion on how to find a sustainable meditation posture, awareness of breath, working with distracting thoughts, and other Zen practices.
The upcoming orientations are:
Wednesday evening, July 1, 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Sunday, July 19, 8:45 am – 10:15 am
Wednesday evening, August 5, 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Sunday, August 16, 8:45 am – 10:15 am
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EVENTS
Sunday, July 5
6:00 am – 12:10 pm (see the full schedule here)
Our monthly half-day zazenkai includes zazen, silent breakfast, and work practice. Eden will be available for private individual practice discussions. Email Eden directly if you would like to schedule a meeting.
The regular Sunday morning zazen practice is scheduled at 9 am and is open to all. The half-day zazenkai will include a silent breakfast. Please register for the half-day sitting if you plan to attend breakfast. To register, email Blythe
Second Mondays of each month
Next meeting: Monday, June 22
7 – 8:15 pm
This class will meet the second Monday of each month. Open to all.
Since the time of the Buddha, ethical conduct has been a primary practice and study. In Mahayana Buddhism, Sila Paramita, “the perfection of conduct,” is one of the Six Perfections, along with generosity, patience, effort, meditation, and wisdom. In the Soto Zen tradition, Eihei Dogen conveyed precepts in the form we know today as the Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts. See our study resources page here.
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