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Day of Dana Dinner & Food Bag Assembly Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 7:00 Supper 7:30-9:30 p.m. Assemble Food Gifts |
Sesshins held at ZCLA in 2010.
Residential Training Opportunity
Consider this rare opportunity to practice in an intentional community with a residential teacher. We have 30 residents living and practicing together while maintaining a life in individual apartments. We currently have a generous studio apartment. Contact email Gessho Kumpf, or contact Dokai or Senshin in the office at: info@zcla.org or (213) 387 -2351.
Tangaryo
Saturday, September 11 , 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
As in ancient times, everyone who wishes to enter the temple gate to study Zen gives themselves over to the practice of zazen. Here at Great DragonMountain, Tangaryo day consists of unstructured zazen and kinhin: one completely assumes responsibility for one's own practice. Lunch is provided. All members nd residents of ZCLA are required to sit Tangaryo at least once. If you wish to participate, please sign up or inform the office at least 2 days in advance.
Jukai
Saturday, September 11 , 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Nem Bajra, Nelida Cartolin, Joel Latimer, and Tara Sterling. Roshi Egyoku, Preceptor. Everyone is encouraged to support and witness together this important Sangha rite of passage.
Tree Blessing Ceremony
Sunday, September 12 , 2010, 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a blessing of the redwood trees on the Zen Center property. The trees were planted over thrity years ago and have given shelter, inspiration, and life to us all.
Day of Reflection
Saturday, September 18 , 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Precept #10: Not Disparaging The Three Treasures. Led by Ando Martinez.
This day is set aside for exploring the Bodhisattva Precepts. We begin with recitation of the Precepts, zazen, a brief Precept talk, a snack, followed by a Precept Circle focusing on the precept of the day. Open to everyone.
Fall Ango Practice Period Beginning
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00 a.m. Practice Period Entering Ceremony
Please join us as we officially open the Practice Period.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Practice Period Commitment Circle
Everyone is welcome to attend this Commitment Circle to share, and discuss with others, your practice commitments for the Practice Period. Learn how each of us will intentionally practice during the three months. Please speak with any of the teachers if you need help in determining your practice commitments. With Roshi Egyoku.
Day of Reflection
Saturday, October 9 , 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Precept #2: Non-stealing -- Being satisfied with what I have. Led by Dokai Dickenson.
This day is set aside for exploring the Bodhisattva Precepts. We begin with recitation of the Precepts, zazen, a brief Precept talk, a snack, followed by a Precept Circle focusing on the precept of the day. Open to everyone.
Presentation of new Sensei Koan Janka
Sunday, October 17, 2010
10:15 a.m. Robe Changing Ceremony in Zendo
11:00 a.m. Presentation to the Sangha in Dharma Hall
Roshi Egyoku will give Dharma Transmission to Gary Koan Janka on October 16 in a private ceremony. On Ocotber 17, the Sangha is invited to the Robe Changing Ceremony and Presentation to the Sangha.
Rev. Juko Nakano, "Strengthening our Bonds with the Buddha"
Tuesday, October 19 , 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Our special guest speaker is Rev. Juko Nakano, who is a Sotoshu Specially Dispatched Teacher from Japan. His talk will cover many of the basic Soto teachings, including zazen. Please come and share in his teaching and visit.
Fall Sesshin
Oct. 24 eve. — 30, 2010
Led by Sensei Kodo and Sensei Ryodo
Sesshin, "to unify the mind," is an essential practice for the deepending for one's zazen. Part time and full time participation is welcomed. Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities. A late registration fee of 25 will be added after Thursday, Oct. 21. No applications will be admitted after sesshin has started.
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for application click here.
Retreat: Three Steps to Mindfulness
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Led by Sensei Ryodo Hawley. A one-day intensive focused on functioning, training, and insight, "three steps" to a mindful practice.
Jukai
Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:30 a.m.
Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Lynda Golan, Jorge Infante, Sheila Lamb, and Alan Turton. Roshi Egyoku, Preceptor. Everyone is encouraged to support and witness together this important Sangha rite of passage.
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