🏞 Join Us for Saturday Community Talk & Spend Sunday Morning at Fall Workfest 🏞

 

COMING UP: Saturday Community Talk by Zenmen

Talk will be given by Michael Zenmen (前面) McCulloch, a student of Kwong-roshi since 2018, following 10:30 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 (8:50 am check-in at the Sangha House). If you live within driving distance, please register to attend on site! Informal vegetarian lunch will be provided afterwards in the Sangha House. Zen Dust Store will be open from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.   About Speaker

Michael has been a part of the Pine Street Clinic since 1982. He is very interested in the medical applications of meditation practice, in particular how Zen can become a stronger part of our everyday culture. Michael received Jukai (taking of the vows to practice) from Kwong-roshi in 2019, was given the dharma name Zenmen which means “Reality Front Face,” and has attended many sesshins. He lives with his wife Michele in Point Reyes Station, California.

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$15 admission (Members: Please log in first to receive your discount.)

THIS SUNDAY: Fall Workfest

In the spirit of together-action, come help breathe new energy into the center with friends and families of the Sonoma Mountain Sangha. Bring a pair of work gloves if you have them. Light lunch will be provided afterwards. RSVP to offer your hands of compassion!

It's time for together-action as one body. Bring family and friends: Any amount of help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. We'll be working on the following projects:   Finish replacing the Sangha House cloth ceiling panels. Repair and refurbish the sprinkler irrigation zone at Trungpa's Stupa. Clean up the stupa pathway, removing leaf and brush debris.

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NEXT WEEK: Summer/Fall Sangha Gathering & Potluck

Fostering a Sense of Belonging   We are hosting an informal get together for Sonoma Mountain Zen Center's sangha members. This is an opportunity for members to connect, give feedback and hear about SMZC's direction and plans for the future. We would love to see and hear from you.

Attend On Site (in Zendo) Attend Online (on Zoom)

Please bring your favorite dish (for 6-8 people) to share with everyone.

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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