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Practice Talk by Doralee Grindler Katonah
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Full Moon Ceremony
This ceremony is an affirmation of the vow to live for the benefit of all beings. In the Zen tradition we associate the full moon with the ideal of awakening. All are welcome. Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk, group discussion, practice circle or […]
Program Inspired by Martin Luther King
Our discussion tonight will recognize and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Good Voyage of Nothing – One-day Zen Sitting led by So-On Jim Hare
"I have discovered that it is necessary, absolutely necessary, to believe in nothing. That is, we have to believe in something which has no form and no color---something which exists before all forms and colors appear." ~ Shunryu Suzuki, roshi This theme will be explored in our practice and in the Dharma talk. The retreat will […]
Buddhist Studies Circle, led by Tanto So-On Jim Hare
The Wheel of Liberation, as taught in the Upanisa Sutra, describes the conditions that lead to the end of suffering. This wheel of “liberating" conditionality corresponds to the third and fourth noble truths, the truths that there is an end to suffering and that there is a path to the end of suffering. Our Monday […]
Jizo Ceremony – For Loved Ones Who Have Died and Other Losses
Jizo is the beloved Great Bodhisattva found within many Buddhist traditions, who carries us across the threshold of death and loss and safely accompanies us through the ‘hell zones’ of deep suffering. Especially honored in Japan, Jizo (also known as ‘Earth Store’ or ‘Earth Womb’) brings to us the qualities of courage, fearlessness, and tenderness needed […]
CANCELED – Practice Circle: Ecodharma, Glimpses into David Loy’s Radical Vision for Buddhist Practice, led by Doralee Grindler Katonah
Due to our concern for the well-being of Sangha members and the larger community, we have decided to cancel our Monday evening programs through the month of March. We will continue to monitor the health advisories and keep you posted about upcoming events scheduled in April. We of course hope to be able to resume […]
CANCELED – Morning Zazen
Every Thursday we offer two early morning sittings (6-6:30 & 6:40-7:10) followed by a brief service (7:10-7:20). Following service, you are invited to share a cup of tea or coffee before continuing with the rest of your day. Early morning zazen is the practice of Zen students everywhere. Before engaging in life’s busy activity, we […]
Study Group (meeting online via Zoom)
Study is one of the pillars of Zen practice. Please join us every Thursday morning for our ongoing study group to discuss ancient and contemporary texts. Facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare. Readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. Contact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) for current readings.
ONLINE PROGRAM: Zazen, Service, Dharma Talk & Discussion
This is our first online meeting using the Zoom video conferencing app. The meeting will be hosted by Doralee Grindler Katonah in her "Personal Meeting Room" using her Zoom account. The software for attendees is free. The entire program will be about 1 hour. Our chant will be the Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra (PDF). **To join […]