THIS SATURDAY: Saturday Community - Join Us On Site or Online

 

THIS SATURDAY: Join Us for Saturday Community

Dharma talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong, Vice Abbot & Executive Director of SMZC, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. Open to the public.   For those who are new to Zen or need a refresher, please register for meditation instruction from 9:00 to 10:00 am. If you live within driving distance, please register to attend on site. Informal vegetarian lunch will be provided at noon in Sangha House. Zen Dust Store will be open from 12:00 to 1:30 pm.   About the Speaker

Nyoze Kwong received a degree in Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz. He worked as a fundraiser in Stanford University’s Engineering Department. Nyoze has a background in Socially Engaged Buddhism and has trained with well-respected teachers in Japan and United States and has over 30 years of meditation experience. In 2012 he finished his formal Zen training at Eiheiji, oldest monastery and head temple of the Soto Zen School in Japan. In 2015 he was certified and recognized by Sotoshu as a Zen teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi. Currently Nyoze serves as Vice Abbot (the head of meditation practice) and Executive Director of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center (SMZC). He will become the new abbot of SMZC during Shinsanshiki (Mountain Seat Ceremony) on September 2, 2023. He lives at SMZC with his wife Kashin and his son Ejo.

ON SITE or ONLINE | $15 Admission*

*10-20% Member Discount (Please log in first to receive the discount.)

NEXT TUESDAY: Join Us for Spring Study Group

Facilitated by Koten (孤天) David Price CHAPTER TWO: Mahamati’s Questions (No. 34–47), Page 119–142   A rare opportunity to explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book The Lankavatara Sutra by Red Pine (the pen name of Bill Porter). Pick up your copy at Zen Dust for $19.95 (plus tax). Register by week.   About Instructor: Senior Student of Kwong-roshi & Ordained Priest

Koten began formally practicing Zen at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center where he has lived as a student since 2006. During his residency he has served on the SMZC advisory board as Resident Representative, held the position of Tenzo (Head Cook) and Shissui (Work Leader). Koten received Jukai from Jakusho Kwong-roshi in 2007 and was ordained as a Buddhist Priest in 2012. He has also served as Shuso (Head Student) leading the 30 day intensive practice period in the winter of 2013, giving talks, providing interviews and guiding students through the daily schedule. Before coming to Genjo-ji, he spent 20 years as a professional cook and chef working in resorts and restaurants from Hawaii to Philadelphia. Koten is a sportsman and enjoys hiking all throughout the Sonoma County and the North Bay.

$12/week | Attend Week 6 (Tue, April 25) ON SITE or ONLINE

*10-20% Member Discount (Please log in first to receive the discount.)

NEXT SATURDAY: Spring Sangha Gathering & Potluck

We are hosting an informal get together for Sonoma Mountain Zen Center's sangha members, their families and friends. This is an opportunity to connect, give feedback and hear about SMZC's direction and plans for the future. More details on the upcoming Shinsanshiki (Mountain Seat Ceremony) for new abbot Nyoze Kwong will be revealed. We would love to see and hear from you!

Open to the Public | ON SITE or ONLINE

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