Sitting in the Light of Buddha’s Wisdom ~ One-day Retreat Led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
Each and every thing is equally illumined in the light of Buddha's wisdom. So, there is no wisdom to get ahold of. Just sitting is enough. In the second chapter […]
Each and every thing is equally illumined in the light of Buddha's wisdom. So, there is no wisdom to get ahold of. Just sitting is enough. In the second chapter […]
The stream of sorrow is cut through by patience: so teaches an ancient Buddhist text. Practicing patience with the many ideas and feelings that arise in our sitting meditation trains […]
Prajna Paramita, the mother of all Buddhas, invites us to participate in the continual birthing of living spiritual energy in each moment. Come, put aside all worldly affairs, sit zazen […]
In morning and afternoon discussions, we will explore the Buddha's teaching of the discontent that arises from the unconscious belief in separate self, and the freedom that comes from not […]
"Practicing zazen is a way of knowing beyond perceptions of a self, a soul, a living being or a person" - a Zen reading of the Diamond Sutra. One-day retreat […]
Full-Day Sitting – In Person – 8:30 am – 8:45 pm This sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. Traditional oryoki […]
Full-Day Sitting – In Person – 8:30 am – 8:45 pm This sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. Traditional oryoki […]
In sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talk and discussion we will consider "one essence in three bodies," aka the triple body of Buddha. The Platform Sutra says: "One's skin and […]
We have had to cancel our one-day sitting for April 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to see you at our next retreat on Saturday, […]
The Sixth Ancestor of Chinese Zen awakening his Dharma brother by asking "without thinking of good and bad, what is your original face?" This daylong retreat will focus on the […]
These lines beckon us to meet the clear, still, nature of reality as our own intimacy and immediacy. This day-long retreat led by guest teacher Danan Wark will feature morning […]
Our retreat day will include sitting and walking meditation, a Dharma talk and afternoon discussion period. Outside the meditation hall we will maintain noble silence. Please bring a bag lunch. […]