Introduction to Zen Meditation
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction to our forms of practice on the second Monday every month.
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Calendar
Monday Night Meeting
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Dharma Talk by Rev. Edward Espe Brown
Edward Espe Brown is a Soto Zen Buddhist teacher as well as a chef, photographer and author of several books. He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who gave him […]
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Practice Talk by Oscar Balaguer
Oscar was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson.
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For the Love of Koans
Led by Doralee Grindler Katonah.
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Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Kuan-Yin
Introduced by tanto Jim Hare.
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Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Hanshan
Hanshan (9th century) was a legendary figure associated with a collection of poems from the Chinese Tang Dynasty in the Taoist and Chan traditions. Jim Hare will present stories about this famous ancestor.
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Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Rujing
Our guiding teacher, Rev. Myo Lahey, will discuss our zen ancestor, Rujing, Dogen's teacher in China.
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Retreat Night
Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between – a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.
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Haiku Poetry Night
Sangha member, Linda Dekker, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing haiku poetry.
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Buddha’s Teachings on Social & Communal Harmony
Several sangha practice leaders will present Buddha's Teachings on Social & Communal Harmony after studying with Hozan Alan Senauke, of Berkeley Zen Center.