Seven Sangha members will receive the precepts at a ceremony led by Jisho, Dojin and Korin. Everyone is invited. A reception follows the ceremony.
Home Sesshin – Thursday May 23 through Saturday May 25
We will hold a three-day sesshin at Stone Creek Zen Center, including sitting, walking, oryoki meals, dokusan and dharma talks. Partial participation of at least one full day is welcome. Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, 6:20 am – 8:00 pm, and Saturday, May 25, 6:20 am – 4:00 pm. Pre-registration required. Fee: $150 for members, $210 for non-members. One-day participation: $60 for members, $80 for non-members. Reduced fees are available. Led by Jisho and Korin.
NOTE: The dates for this sesshin were moved from the previously announced dates of May 16-18.
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICE – FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
Our monthly introduction to Zen practice. Instruction in zazen and a chance to get to know the center. No pre-registration, no fee. Just come. 11 am – noon. Please note the time change as this used to be offered on Saturdays at 9 am.
We also are happy to now be able to offer this class by appointment, if this time does not work for your schedule. Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a different time.
Zazen is wholehearted sitting, dropping off thoughts and views and returning to life here and now, over and over.
ZEN CONVERSATIONS ON TUESDAYS: WEEKLY ZAZEN AND DISCUSSION GROUP
Molly and Edmee are hosting a weekly gathering that will offer Zazen and discussion open to anyone interested.
Please come and participate in an informal, friendly and animated conversation about meditation (Zazen) practice . We will explore how to stay curious and open when confronted with the stress of daily life and work.
Drop ins are welcome.
Please note: There will be no meetings in March. Meetings will resume April 2.
When: Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Schedule 6:30 to 6:55 pm Zazen, silent meditation practice
7:00 to 7:45 pm Informal discussion
Where: Stone Creek Zen Center
If you have any question, please send us an email:
Molly Delight Whitehead <mollydelight@gmail.com
Edmee Danan : edmeedanan@comcast.net
SPRING EQUINOX PRECEPTS RENEWAL CEREMONY – WEDNESDAY MARCH 20
5:15 pm
Everyone is invited to participate in this ritual of affirming our practice of the bodhisattva precepts. The ceremony is as appropriate for those of you who have not received the precepts, as it is deeply relevant for those renewing their commitment.
SPRING ANGO – JEWEL OF THE PRECEPTS: ETHICS IN OUR LIVES
Our annual ango or practice period is an opportunity to support each other in deepening our practice. The theme for the ango will be the precepts and ethics. Study groups will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 – 7:30 pm for five weeks (February 26 – March 27). The practice days will be Friday March 1, 7 am – 3 pm, and Tuesday March 26, noon – 5 pm.
NEW YEAR’S DEATH POEM WORKSHOP – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 at 6:30 pm
6:30 – 8:00 pm
(The announcement that the workshop would begin at 6 pm last Sunday was a mistake!)
We will explore the Zen tradition of writing death poems at the beginning of the year, a practice that can be profound, humorous and full of life! We will read and discuss some traditional poems and engage in writing and sharing some of our own.
(The calligraphy above is “Death” by Hakuin)
WINTER SOLSTICE PRECEPTS RENEWAL CEREMONY – DECEMBER 19
5:45 pm
Everyone is invited to participate in this ritual of affirming our practice of the bodhisattva precepts. The ceremony is as appropriate for those of you who have not received the precepts, as it is deeply relevant for those renewing their commitment.
NEW YEAR CELEBRATION – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
10 am
Come ring in the new year on the zendo bell and send off your old, tired regrets and delusions. The ceremony will be followed by a pot-luck lunch. Bring a dish to share.
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
A day to appreciate the people dear to us who have died, celebrate their lives and mourn our loss. Bring a photo or memento to put on the altar. Please arrive by 10 am for zazen, with the ceremony at 10:30 am.