⏳ Join us for Ango Opening Ceremony & Winter Practice Period - Registration Open NOW! ⌛️

 

COMING UP: Winter Ango Opening Ceremony

Join us for Winter Ango Opening Ceremony with Shuso Michael Zenmen (前面) McCulloch, 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 (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 at noon in Sangha House.   About Shuso

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.

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

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

Winter Practice Period: January 25–February 22

Join Us ON SITE or ONLINE for Zazen

SMZC's Winter Practice Period will begin this Saturday. Come and join us in practice: If you live within driving distance, come sit in the zendo. To attend all ango events on site or online, register via the Winter Practice Period page. Please email your commitment form to office@smzc.org. and meet with Shuso in person (preferred) or on zoom to support your practice. Availability is limited so please submit your commitment form today!

Cover Sheet   Commitment Form   Weekly Schedule Daily zazen periods are open to the public. Please support our practice community by donating to the Winter Practice Period.

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By Donation: Please support SMZC to sustain our practice on the mountain.

NEXT SESSHIN: "Actualizing the Way" 7-Day Sesshin

Sesshin, literally “to touch the Mind,” is a period of time set aside for an intensive meditation retreat to let go of the conditioned self and resume our original nature. This special time of practice will allow us to dive into the core of Zen training. A silent meditation intensive to still the mind from moment to moment, manifesting the realization of the Way; for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. A rigorous schedule that begins at 5:00 am includes 11 periods of meditation, chanting, mindful work, and a Dharma Talk. Days end at 9pm.   Retreat begins Sunday, February 9 at 7:30 pm and ends Sunday, February 16 at 4:45 pm. You are welcome to attend partially as long as you can close with us on Sunday, February 16 without any break in between. We will contact you to arrange your stay and accommodation.   Download 7-Day Sesshin Schedule

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

$85-160/night (10-20% Member Discount: Please log in first to receive the discount.)

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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