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Introduction to Zen Class

Saturday, March 5, 11a.m. to 4p.m. Lunch is provided. Fee: $45. If you would like to attend, email our Director at the address above. You may also call the Zen Center and leave a message.

Open House

First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Open House is an opportunity for people to meet a member of the Zen Center and find out some basic information. Since they are run by regular members, it gives you a chance to ask why they joined, what the benefits are, and how the Zen Center fits into their lives. You don't need to call beforehand, just show up and enjoy some snacks, tea, and conversation. Those who attend the Open House will be offered a brief orientation at 7:30pm, and are invited to participate in that evening's practice period from 8:00pm-9:00pm.

Book Discussion Group

Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00.

The general plan is to recite the Four Great Vows, sit for five minutes, and then have participants take turns reading aloud. We will try to cover one chapter per evening, followed by discussion.

The first book will be Zen Master Seung Sahn's Compass of Zen. If you wish to buy a copy you can purchase one from any major bookstore or online. This book gives a good overview of Buddhism, Zen, and our particular lineage. We hope that this free program will offer an opportunity for more people to "plug in" to the Dharma and IZC, and inspire people to seek, through practice, what the Buddha, the Zen Masters, and their words are pointing to. If successful, this will be an ongoing program with more books to follow. Participants do not need to sign up or attend every time.

There are a few copies at http://www.half.com

This group will be run by Eddie.

2005 Retreat dates announced!

June 3, 4, 5

September 16, 17, 18

December 9, 10, 11

All retreats will be led by our Guiding Teacher, Linc Rhodes JDPSN.