Date/Time
04/30/16
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center
THIS EVENT IS FULL. PLEASE CHECK BACK THE DAY BEFORE IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS. THANK YOU!
Join us for a one day sitting retreat in which we will practice using the breath in the midst of groundlessness. So much violence in the world today. How do we respond? If you are new to the experience of a day long sitting or have others concerns please talk to the teacher (info@zenju.org) about how you might navigate the day with ease and awakening. If you have never met with Zenju please make an appointment for tea prior to the retreat.
Please arrive between 8:00 am and 8:30 am so that you are seated at 8:30 am when the first bells are rung. Arrive having had your morning breakfast and/or morning beverage. Water is provided. Bring your oryoki (Zen) bowls if you have them and if not guest bowls will be provided. Wear comfortable layered clothing. Bring socks for your feet and a shawl if you tend toward coldness. We will have heat.
8:00 am – 8:30 am – Arrival and finding your seat
8:30 am – 9:00 am – Zazen
9:00 am – 9:15 am – Kinhin – Walking Meditation
9:15 am – 9:45 am – Zazen – Sitting in silence
9:45 am – 9:55 am – Kinhin – Walking Meditation
9:55 am – 10:30 am – Zazen (practice discussion if you requested)
10:30 am – 10:50 am – Soji -(small work practice)
10:50 am – 11:00 am – Break (no cell phone usage)
11:00 am – 11:30 am -Zazen – Sitting in silence (or practice discussion if you requested one)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chant/ Dharma talk/Q& A
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch (Soup and salad will be provided Oryoki/Zen style)
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm – Break (sit out on the deck)
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm – Movement (practice discussion if you requested)
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm – Zazen (practice discussion if you requested)
2:55 pm – 3:25 pm – Tea
3:25 pm – 3:45 pm – Zazen (practice discussion if you requested)
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm – Sing Refugees and say goodbye
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.