Friday, March 15, 2024

COMING UP: Saturday Community Talk - Join Us On Site or Online

 

 

COMING UP: Saturday Community Talk - On Site or Online

Dharma talk will be given by Katsuzen (活禅) King, Founding Teacher of Windsor Zen Sitting Group in Windsor, California, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. Open to the public.

 

 

About Speaker

Katsuzen began studying Zen in Oregon in 1976 and has been practicing at SMZC since 1979. He is the long-time Editor-in-Chief for Mountain Wind, the Zen Center's quarterly newsletter. In 2019 he received Dharma Transmission from Kwong-roshi and currently leads the Windsor Zen Group (WZG) in his hometown, Windsor, California. Katsuzen first began studying with Kwong-roshi while he was preparing to become a bilingual elementary school teacher. Now retired, he works part time as a Spanish teacher. Additionally, Katsuzen has trained many years in martial arts and holds a 2nd-degree black belt in two schools of Aikido. He teaches Aikido and self-defense in Healdsburg, California and travels several times a year to offer classes and workshops in Mexico.

Above Photos from 2023 WZG Winter Ango

$15 admission (10-20% Member Discount: Please log in first to receive the discount.)

NEXT TUESDAY: Spring Study Group (Week 3 of 8)

Register to attend by week online or on site. Pick up the book “Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind” by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi at Zen Dust. Please support SMZC by ordering through Zen Dust (5-15% member discount for book purchase). Log in first to receive a 10-20% member discount for study group. View Study Group Syllabus

$15 per week (10-20% Member Discount)

NEXT MONTH: Zafu Sewing Workshop

The Point of a Needle

Join us on site for this unique and rare opportunity to create your own Zafu! For this workshop, you can choose to make either 1 or 2 zafus. If choosing the option to make 2 Zafus, one will help replenish our worn out supply in the Zendo, and one is to take home for your personal use. All materials are included in the workshop fee to make your zafu/s. If you wish to use some colorful fabric for your personal zafu, please bring a piece large enough to cut out 1 or 2 twelve inch rounds for the seat top and bottom (approx ⅓-½ yd).

 

Although we will have a couple sewing machines on site to share, please bring yours if you have one, along with any other favorite sewing accessories. On Sunday we will stuff the zafus with kapok filling. Sewing experience may be helpful but is not required to attend. If you wish to stay overnight on Saturday, please contact the Office for accommodation options ($85-$160 room & board additional). Phone: 707-545-8105 | Email: office@smzc.org

 

When: Sat & Sun, April 27 & 28, 2024

Time: Saturday: 2-5pm & Sunday: 10am-5pm (includes potluck lunch at 12 noon)

Where: Sangha House

Fee:  $85 (to make 1 Zafu) or $120 (to make 2 Zafus)

 

10-20% Member Discount on workshop and overnight fee. (Please log in first to receive the discount.)

$85 (Saturday Only) or $120 (Both Days) (10-20% Member Discount)

In order to continue to offer these programs and ensure the future of SMZC, we are asking for your support. Your donation is tax deductible. Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID #23-7304793

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

COMING UP: Saturday Community Talk - Join Us On Site or Online

 

 

COMING UP: Saturday Community Talk - On Site or Online

Dharma talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong, abbot of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. Open to the public.

 

 

About Speaker

Nyoze received a degree in Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz. He worked as a fundraiser in Stanford University’s Engineering Department. Nyoze has a background in Socially Engaged Buddhism and has trained with well-respected teachers in Japan and United States and has over 30 years of meditation experience. In 2012 he finished his formal Zen training at Eiheiji, oldest monastery and head temple of the Soto Zen School in Japan. In 2015 he was certified and recognized by Sotoshu as a Zen teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi. Currently Nyoze serves as Abbot (the head of meditation practice) and Executive Director of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center. He lives at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center with his wife Kashin and his son Ejo.

Above: Shinsanshiki (Mountain Seat Ceremony) on September 2, 2023. Read more.

$15 admission (10-20% Member Discount: Please log in first to receive the discount.)

NEXT WEEK: 'Just This Moment' 1-Day Sitting

Introduction to Zen Training

An opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice. Retreatants will experience a moderate schedule of zazen (eight periods of sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), samu (work practice), oryoki (formal meals) and sutra chanting - good for both beginners and experienced sitters.

 

This one day retreat includes a 6pm Friday evening dinner and an overnight stay. Oryoki instructions will follow the evening dinner at 6:30pm. (View 1-day Sitting Schedule)

$85 & up on site / $40 online (10-20% Member Discount)

NEXT TUESDAY: Spring Study Group

The "All-Class Pass" to attend either online or on site. Pick up the book “Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind” by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi at Zen Dust. Please support SMZC by ordering through Zen Dust (5-15% member discount for book purchase). Log in first to receive a 10-20% member discount for study group. View Study Group Syllabus

$120 all 8 weeks / $15 per week (10-20% Member Discount)

In order to continue to offer these programs and ensure the future of SMZC, we are asking for your support. Your donation is tax deductible. Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID #23-7304793