COMIMG UP: Saturday Community - Join Us On Site or Online | Next Weekend: One-day Sitting

 

COMING UP: Saturday Community - On Site or Online

Student talk will be given by Koten (孤天) David Price, a senior student of Kwong-roshi & ordained priest, 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.   About the Speaker

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 (Solitary Sky) 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.

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$15 admission (10-20% Member Discount: Please log in first to receive the discount.)

NEXT WEEKEND: 'Moment to Moment' 1-Day Sitting

Taste of the Traditional Soto Zen Training This retreat is an introduction to Zen training and an opportunity for beginners and experienced sitters to plunge into the heart of Zen practice. Retreatants will experience a moderate schedule of zazen (eight periods of sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), samu (work practice), oryoki (formal meals) and sutra chanting—good for both beginners and experienced sitters. Please wear warm, loose, and subdued clothing for zazen.

On Site: Check-in at 5:00pm (or later) on Friday, June 30, 2023. This one-day retreat includes a 6pm Friday evening dinner and an overnight stay. Oryoki instructions will follow the evening dinner at 6:40pm. (View Schedule)   Day Practice: Onsite day practice option is also available without overnight stay. (Registration Link)

Attend On Site Attend Online

$85-160 on site | $40 online (Log in first to receive the 10-20% member discount.)

WANTED: Applicants for Resident Training Program

Two Resident Training Positions Available for Gardener & Guest Person Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is currently seeking to fill two open Resident Training positions: Head Gardener and Guest Person (Shika). Students with a serious interest in Zen training can apply to live as a resident at the center under the guidance of Abbot Jakusho Kwong-roshi and Vice Abbot Nyoze Kwong.

Residents are fully incorporated into our community and as such, participate fully in our daily zazen schedule, work practice, retreats, and all other activities that support the maintenance of the zen center. Monthly fees for these two positions will be waived upon successful completion of a 3-month probationary period by selected applicants. This is a rare and unique opportunity to experience the very heart of Zen training! Please submit your interest by filling out the resident application form and return it to office@smzc.org. Cover Letter Application Guidelines Daily Schedule

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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