Summer Afternoon Hike Saturday, July 19, 1:15 to 4:00 p.m. Hosted by the Brown-Green Group. Meet in the Sangha House at 1:15 p.m. Carpooling available to Franklin Canyon Reservoir. Bring your sunscreen, water, and hat. For more information, please contact Heather Faith-Spring Chapman at 310.927.2960.

China Pilgrimage 2008

Maezumi Roshi Memorial Sesshin

July 20 eve. — 26 2008

Led by Roshi Egyoku Nakao

Literally translated, sesshin means “to unify the mind.” It is an extended, silent retreat in which most of the normal schedule of the Center is set aside to allow for a more focused zazen practice, integrated with walking meditation, face-to-face meetings with a teacher, work practice, chanting, rest, oryoki meals, and talks.

Once a year we are holding this sesshin in memorandum to our Founder Maezumi Roshi. Sitting this sesshin is manifesting his heritage to us.

Maezumi Roshi Memorial Service

July 27, 8:30 in the Buddha Hall

Sustainability Workshop Series: Radical Recycling

Saturday, August 2, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Organized by the Brown-Green Group and led by Deborah Tull.

Deborah Tull is a sustainability coach, who helps people to green their homes, businesses, and lifestyles.  She has been engaged in sustainable living and environmental education for 15 years. She has traveled the world studying sustainable communities and spent 7 years training at the Zen Monastery Peace Center, a model for the practice of Peace and Sustainability. 

Rakusu Sewing Class

Saturday, August 2, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Led by Evi Gemmon Ketterer 

Instruction in sewing a rakusu, Buddha's Robe, for those who are preparing for the bodhisattva initiation ceremony with a Zen Center teacher. Participation by those who need to repair an old rakusu or who wish to sew one as a gift is also encouraged.

Group farbic dying July 20, 11 a.m.

Service Position Training

Saturday, August 23, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Led by Gary Koan Janka

Step into the practice of learning a Buddha Hall service positions. This is your opportunity to learn one in a relaxed and effective way.