Friday, May 15, 2020

ONLINE GATHERING OF THE WISTERIA WIND & SANGHA POTLUCK • MAY 16




ONLINE GATHERING OF THE WISTERIA WIND
(Sangha Potluck)
May 16th, 2020
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.   Zazen
10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m   Members as well as the public are invited to join us online for a day of community, as we share  the history of our Global Sangha.   Starting with a brief update on current news, followed by a look at the way in which our Sangha has been transformed by the pandemic. Speakers from SMZC affiliates in Iceland, Poland and the United States will discuss how the Wisteria Wind Sangha has spread and is flourishing. And, how these new circumstances have brought us closer together. 
Iceland - Natthagi: Myoji  & Chosetzu 
Poland - Kannon Zen Center: Uji &. Kaiin
Windsor Sitting Group: Katsuzen
SouthSound Zen: Tensan
Del Rey Zen Community: Kanzenchi
SMZC (Genjoji): Jakusho Kwong- roshi & Nyoze Kwong


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Sonoma Mountain Zen Center would like to thank all everyone who has been taking part in our online programs. The response has been wonderful. In order to continue to offer these programs, and assure the future of SMZC, we are asking for your support. Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.
Thank you for your generosity!



Saturday, May 9, 2020

ONLINE STUDY GROUP




Spring Study Group: Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.  Ongoing
An opportunity to explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on a book.  This Spring, we will be studying the second half of "Deepest Practice, Deepest Wisdom. Three Fascicles from Shobogenzo with Commentaries," by Kosho Uchiyama

We invite new comers to join us! The book is available Here: BOOK

ONLINE SANGHA POTLUCK – May 16




ONLINE SANGHA POTLUCK 

May 16th, 2020
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   Zazen
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m   Members as well as the public are invited to join us online for a day of community, as we share  the history of our Global Sangha.   Starting with a brief update on current news, followed by a look at the way in which our Sangha has been transformed by the pandemic. Speakers from SMZC affiliates in Iceland, Poland and the United States will discuss how the Wisteria Wind Sangha has spread and is flourishing. And, how these new circumstances have brought us closer together. 

Friday, May 8, 2020

Saturday Community – Online Dharma Talk by Jerzy "Kuun"


 


May 9th, 2020
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   Zazen
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m   Dharma Talk given by Jerzy "Kuun".  Leading teacher of Kannon Zen Center, an SMZC affiliate, in Warsaw, Poland.
Kuun works as psychotherapist, conducts group and individual psychotherapy. In his therapeutic work he integrates psychodynamic, existential and interpersonal approach. He trains and supervises group psychotherapists, trainers and coaches. He is a founder of Postgraduate Group Psychotherapy Studies in Laboratorium Psychoedukacji.