Join Us This Week | Saturday, February 13th, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

 

Join Us This Week | Saturday, February 13th, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

SMZC Online Programs Are Open to All by Donation Our temple gates are always open to those who wish to practice Zen.

An online course for new practitioners to go deeper into the teachings of Zen. In four weeks, you will learn the basics of meditation, Buddhist thought, and the history of our lineage. Participate in a socially distanced guided tour on the healing grounds of the Zen Center. This course is designed for newcomers and anyone looking to build the foundation for a spiritual practice during shelter in place. Experience the person-to-person transmission of Buddhist teachings and cultivate the stillness of Zen inside your own home.

Wednesday, March 3, 10 & 17, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm PST (Online) & Saturday, March 27, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm PST (On Site) Open to all by donation ($20/session suggested). Email to register today!   View Course Description

Photos: Japanese Maple Trees by Barbara Tanko (旦光) Medaille, Hotei and Frosted Window by Russ Jakushin (寂心) Flynn

(Below) Life-sized statues of Abbess 無外 如大 Mugai Nyodai (1223-1298) in her seventies enshrined in Hōji-in convent in Kyoto, Japan Talk by the Shuso Ania “Eko - Prajna Fragrance” & Jakusho Kwong-roshi 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   Zazen 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Dharma Talk

Ania Eko (慧香), Shuso (head student) has been practicing with the Kannon Sangha in Poland since she met Kwong-roshi in the 90s. Later, she practiced as a resident at SMZC. In Summer 2018, Eko served as Shuso (head student) for the Summer Ango at Kannon Sangha in Kaciki, Poland. Eko currently lives outside of Warsaw, Poland with her daughter Maja and works as a Nonviolent Communication and mindfulness trainer. She also enjoys doing pottery in her small basement studio.   Saturday Zoom Link

Morning Zazen Reflection Across the World

Quiet in the morning in my home. Candle and incense lit. Looking up at my computer screen to see Nyoze and Kashin side by side. Every morning, six days a week, their constant offer of Dharma presence and time-keeping. Zazen in the quiet morning of my home. Facing the wall. One bell to end. Nyoze begins the O-Kesa Gatha. Kwong-roshi’s voice weaves mystically into the chanting in harmony with all of us together. The ancient syllables “Dai Zai Gedap-Puku...” Tie on our Kesa, slip on our Rakusu, wearing the Tathagata’s teaching of liberation. Goodbye, Goodbye to all our friends as we leave the Zoom meeting. I wait to hear Roshi say, “Have a good day. Every day is a good day.” His happy voice.

—Genzen Ed Cadman, Seattle, WA Ordained by Kwong-roshi in 2020 and SMZC Sangha Member since 2006   Daily Meditation Schedule 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.   Morning Zazen 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.   Evening Zazen   Please enter the virtual zendo a few minutes early to get settled (seated and logged in before the starting bell).   Join Us Online

It takes many volunteers to move the Dharma Mountain that is inexplicably wordless, wide, great and bottomless. Become a part of this Mountain building and journey by volunteering. Please email the office to get involved and offer your support!

GRATITUDE I on behalf of Sonoma Mountain would like to express my deep appreciation to Chris Katsuzen (勝禅) King for his long-held position of 35 yrs as Editor of the Mountain Wind Newsletter for his excellent work, dedication & faith  which has brought Sonoma Mountain to this point: the building construction & manifestation of the Sonoma Mountain Mandala.... Nine Bows.   Jakusho Kwong-roshi   Membership Info

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   DONATE ONLINE

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