Saturday, November 10, 2018

Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment Sesshin • Rohatsu – December 3 - 8 | Sunrise Ceremony - Memorial for Shunryu Suzuki-roshi



December 03, 2018
Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment Sesshin
A special sesshin to commemorate the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment.  The last night of the retreat we will sit from midnight to 4:00 a.m. and conclude with a memorial procession to Shunryu Suzuki-roshi's stupa.

For those who cannot make Rohatsu during the week, join us Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. for tetsuya, “the all night sitting.” Following the all night sit, at 6 a.m., we will walk in procession down to Suzuki-roshi’s stupa for the founder’s ceremony. We will close Rohatsu with breakfast in the Sangha House. All members are encouraged to attend tetsuya and/or the founder’s ceremony.

December 08, 2018
Sunrise Ceremony - Memorial for Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
On Saturday December 8th at 6:00 a.m. we will begin a memorial procession to Suzuki-roshi’s Memorial Stupa from the zendo.  We express our gratitude, offer incense, ladle water, and recite the Great Compassionate Dharani as we witness the sunrise over the Valley of the Moon. Open to the public.  Informal breakfast follows at 7:30 a.m. $10 donation appreciated.


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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

1-Day Sitting on Nov 10th | Sonoma Mountain Zen Center



A day of sitting in silence dedicated to those that have lost their lives, firefighters, first responders, police and all beings that have been affected by the devastation of the Northern California wildfires.  An opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice.


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