Date/Time
04/23/17
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. Join us for a one day sitting retreat in which we will practice using the breath to sustain clarity. We will discuss wellness in the realm of the Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts. 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 – Break with Fruit on the deck
9:55 am – 10:30 am – Zazen (or practice discussion if you requested)
10:30 am – 10:50 am – Kinhin -(small work practice)
10:50 am – 11:00 am – Zazen – Sitting in silence
11:00 am – 11:30 am -Soji– (small temple cleaning)
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