Half-day Sitting, led by So-on Jim Hare
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
"A monk goes to the forest, to the foot of a tree, or to an empty room, sits down cross-legged in the lotus position , holds the body straight, and establishes mindfulness in front of him/her." ~The Satipatthana Sutra. The schedule for this retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, and a short Dharma talk […]
After these many months of sitting at home, we have an opportunity to practice together, sitting outside, socially distanced. (Air quality and weather permitting!) This will be a "zazenkai" sitting, meaning a schedule of silent sitting and walking meditation, with no dharma talk. Everyone will be masked and at least 6 feet apart. Registration is […]
Resting the mind in the midst of the habitual activity of thought is the ultimate form of relaxation. This will be a online sitting with a schedule of sitting and walking meditation and a short Dharma talk by Valley Streams Zen practice leader, Jim Hare. The schedule will include the option to begin sitting early, […]
Welcome and orientation for Rohatsu Sesshin offered via Zoom. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening, which is our awakening too. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format. It will last a full week, but we’ll be sitting […]
Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening, which is our awakening too. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format. It will last a full week, but we’ll be sitting only the morning and evening periods, Sunday, Nov. 29 […]
Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening, which is our awakening too. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format. It will last a full week, but we’ll be sitting only the morning and evening periods, Sunday, Nov. 29 […]
Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening, which is our awakening too. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format. It will last a full week, but we’ll be sitting only the morning and evening periods, Sunday, Nov. 29 […]
Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening, which is our awakening too. Our Rohatsu is on Zoom this year and has a very different format. It will last a full week, but we’ll be sitting just the morning and evening periods, Sunday through […]
Last day of sesshin with morning zazen, a Dharma talk, and closing ceremony. Sat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule Chants for Rohatsu Sesshin
This half-day sitting will be led by tanto, So-On Jim Hare. There is no fee for this sitting, but you do need to register on Eventbrite.com. The link and a detailed schedule will be sent to those who register. There will be an optional early morning sitting beginning at 6 a.m. for those who wish for […]
Rev. Kokyo Henkel will offer a teaching on Buddha Nature with inspiration from the Book of Serenity, Case 93: Luzu's Not Meeting Luzu asked Nanquan, " 'People don't recognize the wish-fulfilling jewel which is intimately obtained from the tathagata-garbha (heart/womb of buddha)'. What is the garbha?" Nanquan said, "It is that in me which comes and […]