Donate to Saturday Community. To sustain SMZC and its program offerings, please donate for the Saturday Community online program ($10 suggested for non-members).
Wednesday, June 2, 9 & 16, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm PST (Online)
Saturday, June 26, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm PST (On Site)
Week 2: Buddhist Thought /// Drop-in Welcome ///
Introduction to Buddhist thought, beginning with Eihei Dogen, the monk who founded the Soto Zen lineage in 1247, Japan. We will talk about the principles of no self in Mahayana philosophy. Learn the origins of Buddha’s noble truths: life is suffering, all things are impermanent, and liberation is possible for all beings.
Saturday Community Dharma Talk replays are available on YouTube. Please add your comment and share with your family and friends!
Zoom Zazen Reflection
As someone who no longer belongs on the road at night, I truly appreciate morning and evening Zoom zazen with members and friends of SMZC. In the morning I watch my busy little mind trying to lure me into old memories and events. —Doesn’t it ever need a rest?!
Then, as I start on my morning walk, everything becomes quiet. The petty concerns have disappeared, and I can fully appreciate the sounds and sights of the ever-changing scenery of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. After a busy day, my half hour of zazen again quiets my mind before I retire to bed.
Thank you, Janet Myoho (妙法) Buckendahl in Petaluma, CA for her volunteering weekly at Zen Dust Store providing store upkeep and inventory management as well as sewing zafus, zabutons, sitting robes, and jubons. (We still need a couple of volunteers who can sew these products for sale--training provided! Please email Janet.)
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
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