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IZC moved into its new location this month. Good job everyone! A lot of people worked hard to get it ready for the first retreat. Special thanks to David Hassler for helping us get through the real estate process.
Thanks also to Bruce and Eddie for putting in a lot of extra hours painting the interior.
Thanks to Wayne Thorpe for the new mini-regrigerator, and to Steve and Joy Mitchell for the new microwave.

March 2005 Calendar

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	1 Book Discussion Group w/ Eddie 7:00-8:00	2 Open House Practice @ 8	3	4	5 Practice @ 9 Work: 10:45-1:00 *Go to the old center for cleanup.	6 Orientation @ 8:45 Practice @ 9:30 Talk: Kit Work: 10:45-1:00
7 Practice @ 7	8 Book Discussion Group w/ Eddie 7:00-8:00	9 Practice @ 8	10	11	12 Practice @9 Work: 10:45-1:00	13 Orientation @ 8:45 Practice @ 9:30 Talk: Cori Work: 10:45-1:00
14 Practice @ 7	15 Book Discussion Group w/ Eddie 7:00-8:00	16 Practice @ 8	17	18	19 Practice @9 Work: 10:45-1:00	20 Orientation @ 8:45 Practice @ 9:30 Talk: Krista Board Mtg: 11:45
21 Practice @ 7	22 Book Discussion Group w/ Eddie 7:00-8:00	23 Practice @ 8	24	25	26 Practice @9 Work: 10:45-1:00	27 Orientation @ 8:45 Practice @ 9:30 Talk: Terry Work: 10:45-1:00
28 Practice @ 7	29	30 Practice @ 8

April Dharma Talks: Sandy K (3), Eddie (10), Martha (17), Robert (24)

If you have any questions about hosting an Open House or giving a Dharma Talk, contact Eddie at 370.3068

Buddha's Birthday Ceremony on April 2 @ 11 a.m.

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. I 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

Please call Eddie with any questions at 370.3068.

Things we need at the Zen Center

*Please contact Robert or Eddie if you want to contribute something to the new Zen Center. We are trying to avoid cluttering our environment with a lot of knick knacks so please touch base with them to ensure that your contribution fits in with the overall plan.

The following supplies are always needed

Office supplies (paper, envelopes, stamps, etc.)
Incense
Candles
Tea/Coffee
Snacks
Paper towels
Dish soap

Pssst...No gift is too small.