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Starting
April 1 the practice times will change to the following:
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Mon.
6:30 p.m.
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Wed.
7:00 p.m.
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Sat.
9:00 a.m.
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Sun.
9:00 a.m.
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Chanting
Sitting
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Chanting
Sitting
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108
Bows
Chanting
Sitting
Kong-an reading
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108
Bows
Chanting
Sitting
Dharma Talk
Coffee/Tea
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*A
dharma teacher will offer free orientation on Sundays at 8:45 before practice.
This is not a class or open house, but an overview for anyone who wishes
to dive in or review the forms.
What takes place at practice?
All practice sessions
consist of chanting and 30 minutes of meditation. The Saturday session
also includes bowing and a Kong-an reading. Here are some examples of
Kong-ans. The
Sunday practice session includes a Dharma Talk at the end, during which
a member typically shares an experience, relates it to the teachings,
and facilitates a discussion about how this affects our daily lives and
our practice. Whoever gives the Dharma Talk brings snacks for the group
and we all finish with coffee, tea, and lively conversation.
How
do you meditate?
Although
posture is important in the practice of Zen, there are many which are
effective. Some members sit in full or half lotus, some use meditation
benches, and some sit in chairs. The most important thing is to sit with
a straight back and in a balanced manner, comfortable enough to sustain
for a sitting period. Specifics on meditation practice will be offered
in the intro class. Please call us or email the Director to schedule the
class.
Click
here for meditation instructions.
Why
Do We Chant?
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