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Events

Next Gen Zen
Mondays 6-7:30

Next Gen Zen is an affinity group for zen practitioners, meditators in adjacent traditions, and zen-curious newcomers who are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. We meet at Stone Creek every Monday night from 6-7:30

Each meeting starts with a circle in the zendo and a brief check in with another participant. Then we sit Zazen for twenty minutes, including brief meditation instruction. Afterward we read a short Buddhist writing together and break into small groups to discuss. To close out the evening we have tea and cookies in the Sangha room. The small group format of our discussions allows dharma wisdom to arise collectively from the group, and often the deepest insights arise from an offhand comment over tea.

This weekly meeting provides a safe and consistent space for silent reflection and a chance to discuss the challenges of juggling all the demands of this phase of life with peers. There have been occasional social events as well, the most recent being potluck dinners and a movie night.

The group is open and newcomers are always welcome.

Please reach out to info@stonecreekzen.org with any questions, or to be added to our group email list and Discord channel.

Events

One-Day Sitting
Friday, Mar 13

This day of practice will be held in silence, with alternating periods of zazen (seated meditation, usually 30-minute periods) and kinhin (walking meditation, usually 10 minutes), and a work period each afternoon. A Dharma talk will be given in the morning and participants will have the opportunity to speak with a teacher (dokusan).

We will be sitting from 7 am to 5 pm and ask that you plan on attending the entire day. If you do need to leave for part of the day, please receive permission before registering (info@stonecreekzen.org).

This practice day will include breakfast and lunch as well as morning tea and afternoon snacks. During meals, we will be practicing with oryoki – the ancient tradition of eating with the three nested bowls wrapped in cloth. Oryoki sets will be available to borrow if you do not have one, and instruction will be given for those who are new to the practice.

The day will begin with a short orientation. Please plan on arriving by 6:45 am and on being in your seat ready to start by 6:55 am.

For participants in the Stone Creek ango (practice period), the one-day sittings on February 21 and March 13 are included in your ango registration, but please do sign up here.

REGISTER HERE

We look forward to practicing together!

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Events

Precepts Renewal Ceremony – Wed, Mar 25 6:30-7:30 pm

The Precepts Renewal or Bodhisattva Ceremony, known as Ryaku Fusatsu (Full Moon/Bodhisattva Ceremony), is common in Soto Zen and other Buddhist traditions and goes back to ancient Buddhist times.

We hold this ritual quarterly for renewing our vows, purifying karma (such as greed, hatred and delusion) and recommitting to the path of wisdom and compassion. The ceremony involves chanting, bowing and reciting the Bodhisattva Precepts, a set of ethical guidelines encouraging us to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings.

It’s a time for the sangha (community) to reflect and take responsibility for their actions, practice interconnectedness, and strengthen their spiritual resolve. All are welcome.

Events

Yoga with Corina – Wednesday Mornings 9:30-11:00

Ongoing Yoga Classes

Wednesday 9:30 – 11:00am
In Person and Online

Corina Stoicescu teaches classes in the Viniyoga tradition that focuses on meeting the unique condition of the individual. Using breath centric movement and pose adaptations, she helps students find integrity in all the poses. Classes are accommodating to a large variety of people and designed so students learn about their own bodies and minds and how the tools of yoga can serve them.

Every month when possible, she offers a series where students can experience the cumulative effect of going deeper in a particular subject.

Please, purchase a ticket before coming to class.

REGISTER HERE

Corina Stoicescu first started teaching yoga in 2005. After a bicycle accident, she discovered Viniyoga and and used Buddhism to help heal her body and heart. She is certified as both a 300 hour Viniyoga Wellness Instructor and 500 hour Viniyoga teacher. In 2020, she completed 1000 hour Yoga Therapy training and is certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Yoga therapy can address specific health and healing needs like preparing for surgery, post surgery care, osteoporosis, digestive issues, Parkinson’s, allergies, trauma, etc. using through the full spectrum of yoga tools. She has been practicing meditation and daily life mindfulness practice since 2002 and uses both the Buddhist and Yogic understanding to inform her perspective.

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