Rediscover beginner's mind while creating a collage or assemblage out of bits and pieces; paint and glue. No art experience needed - in fact, the less you know, the better! Led by Barbara Baccei, Karen Hamilton and Doralee Grindler Katonah. Fee: $25 for materials (scholarships available) Register at Eventbrite.com or in person on a Monday night.
Introduced by tanto Jim Hare.
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.
This time is set aside for all of us in the community to have the opportunity to discuss together how we want to use our new space – both inside and outside the building. We encourage as many Sustaining Sangha members as possible to come and share their ideas. Please come to one or both meetings, the envisioning process will build on […]
Our guiding teacher, Rev. Myo Lahey, will discuss our zen ancestor, Rujing, Dogen's teacher in China.
Visiting teacher, Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, of Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center in Oakland, will lead our meditation and offer dharma talks during this special one-day sitting. Rev. Zenju was ordained by Zenkei Blanche Hartman Roshi and received dharma transmission in January 2016. As an author and ordained Soto Zen Buddhist priest, she combines Zen meditation, intuitive knowing, and indigenous wisdom in a path […]
Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between – a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.
Please join us for our bi-monthly half-day sitting. At the conclusion of the sitting, we will enjoy a social lunch together, so please bring a bag lunch.
Sangha member, Linda Dekker, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing haiku poetry.
Join SDC for its Second Annual Interdependence Day party, Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. A celebration of our donors, volunteers, and the greater Sangha that makes our existence possible! Enjoy some ice cream and shaved ice, take part in our raffle, and listen to some far out music as we mark the 50th […]