The ‘way-seeking-mind talk’, gives a sangha member the opportunity to tell dharma friends the story of how we came to Zen practice. It usually emphasizes two aspects - the suffering and the fortuitous circumstances that brought […]
Zazen surfaces our "mind of clover," a pliant mind, a flexibile mind, a mind like clouds and water. This mind that is not "our" mind, but rather one that comes […]
In April 2017, Jim Hare traveled with a group of Western pilgrims to visit (and stay in) Buddhist monasteries in Zhejiang Province, south of Shanghai. Jim will present a thematic […]
After meditation & service, join us for tea and conversation. Taking care of the Sangha is a treasure to appreciate along with Buddha and Dharma.
Enjoy Labor Day weekend with family and friends.
Please enjoy the holiday with family and friends! We will start up again on Monday, September 11.
Led by sangha members who learned this method of sharing at the 2017 Branching Streams Network conference in Chicago.
Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between. All are welcome.
The theme for our Fall Study Period is the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, or Prajñāpāramitā, mother of all Buddhas. Prajñāpāramitā refers to the perfected way of seeing the nature of reality, […]
In our Soto Zen-style one-day sittings we engage with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, and silent bag lunch (please bring your own). If this is your […]
Practice Circle on the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, or Prajñāpāramitā. Tonight we will discuss how we have practiced with Doralee's handouts during the past week. Doralee's Handouts: Suggestions for Practicing […]