Date/Time
12/03/16
8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Location
Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND THERE IS NO WAITING LIST. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING.
Join us for a one day sitting retreat in which we will practice using the breath to sustain clarity. If you are new to the experience of a day long sitting or have others concerns about sitting please contact us at (info@zenju.org) about how you might navigate the day with ease and awakening.
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 for lunch if you have them and if not guest bowls will be provided. A vegan lunch will be served. 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
This event is fully booked.