Join Us Online | Sat, August 28, 11am | Ango Closing Ceremony

 

Join Us Online | Sat, August 28, 11am | Ango Closing Ceremony

Shuso Revealing The Dharma Ango Closing Ceremony 10:30 a.m. Zazen / 11:00 a.m. Ceremony     Please join us online. Ango practice participants will ask Shuso (head student) Kevin Shindo (心土) Souza dharma questions to reveal the truth of practice. We encourage all members to close the practice period with us.​ On-site participation is closed, reaching the maximum number of pre-registrations.   Saturday Zoom Link

Donate to Saturday Community To sustain SMZC and its program offerings, please donate for the Saturday Community online program ($10 suggested for non-members).   No Meditation Instruction on Saturday, August 28th due to Ango Closing Ceremony   Introducing New Interactive Event Calendar Beginning in September, SMZC will introduce its new interactive online event calendar. We are excited to offer this new streamlined registration feature to you. The calendar will contain dynamic links leading to a registration page where you can sign up to attend all SMZC events hosted either online or on site. Since we remain dedicated to bringing you programming both online and on site as we continue to reopen, you will find two registration links on the calendar for most events to select either online or on-site participation. Once you have pre-registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you either containing a Zoom link for online participation or a ticket for joining us on site. Please note that the current Saturday Zoom link will be discontinued and replaced with the link you receive in your confirmation email via the free registration process. On-site Zendo capacity is still limited, and signing a Covid waiver with a proof of vaccination is required to attend events in person.

Daily Meditation Schedule   Please enter the virtual zendo a few minutes early to get settled (seated and logged in before the starting bell). When joining partially, please log in during kinhin (walking meditation).   Download Daily Sutras   Sit with Us Online

5:15 a.m. Morning Zazen 5:50 a.m. Kinhin 6:00 a.m. Zazen 6:35 a.m. Sutra Chanting & Service 7:30 p.m. Evening Zazen 8:10 p.m. Kinhin 8:20 p.m. Zazen 8:55 p.m. Recite Bodhisattva Vows

Online Zazen Reflection I am grateful for the opportunity to participate online in the Summer Ango Practice Period at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center.

Although I have studied Buddhism for a very long time, I have resisted making the commitment to practice. The online sessions provide an accessible environment in which to begin to hone my practice without travel, become familiar with the service rituals, and to feel connected to the Sangha. Saying good morning and good night at the close of Zazen is a small but powerful part of the day. —Jo Beyeler, Napa, CA SMZC Sangha Member since 2021

Saturday Community Talk replays are available on YouTube. Please subscribe to our channel, add your comment, and share with your family and friends!

SMZC Sangha Treasure     Kevin Shindo (心土) Souza in Berkeley, CA for donating his time and energy away from his family and work for the entire month of August to serve as our Shuso (head student) for the summer ango practice period. Shindo has been a student of Kwong-roshi and a member since 2008.   Become A SMZC Member

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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