🌟 COMING UP: Join us for Saturday Community Dharma Talk by Nyoze Kowng-roshi 🌟

 

COMING UP: Dharma Talk by Nyoze Kwong-roshi

Dharma talk will be given by Nyoze Kwong-roshi, abbot 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 (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 Shuso

Nyoze 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, has trained with well-respected teachers in Japan and United States, and has over 30 years of meditation experience. Nyoze received jukai (lay precepts) in 1987 at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center. In 2009 he was ordained as a novice monk by Jakusho Kwong-roshi. In 2012 he finished his formal Zen training at Eiheiji, oldest monastery and head temple of the Soto Zen School in Japan. He received Dharma transmission in 2014 and completed zuisse at both Eiheiji and Sojiji Head Temples of Sotoshu (the Soto School of Zen) in 2015. He is recognized by Sotoshu as a Kokusaifukyoshi (international zen teacher) in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi. Nyoze serves as Jushoku (Abbot) and is the Head of Practice and Executive Director of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center. He lives at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center with Kashin, his wife, and Ejo, their son.

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

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

TUESDAY EVENINGS: 8-Week Spring Study Group

Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness” by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (Author), Lama Shenpen Hookham (Translator).   The "All-Class Pass" to attend either online or on site. Pick up the book “Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness” by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (Author), Lama Shenpen Hookham (Translator). Please support SMZC by purchasing the book for $16 plus tax at Zen Dust (5-15% member discount for book purchase). Log in first to receive a 10-20% member discount for study group. View Syllabus.

Attend All 8 Weeks Attend Week 1 Only

Study Group - All-Class Pass $120 or $15 weekly (10-20% Member Discount)

NEXT WEEKEND: 'Just This Moment' 1-Day Sitting

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. Also, bring work clothes for outdoor work and an alarm clock.   Check-in between 5:00pm and 6:00pm on Friday. This one day retreat includes a 6pm Friday evening dinner and an overnight stay. Oryoki instructions will follow the evening dinner at 6:30pm. (View 1-day Sitting Schedule)   Onsite day practice option is also available without overnight stay for $85 (5 am to 5 pm).

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

6367 Sonoma Mountain Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404 (707) 545-8105 Share on social www.smzc.org

📖 Spring Study Group Starting Soon & Book Available at Zen Dust Now! 📖

 

TUESDAY EVENINGS: 8-Week Spring Study Group

Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness” by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (Author), Lama Shenpen Hookham (Translator).   The "All-Class Pass" to attend either online or on site. Pick up the book “Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness” by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (Author), Lama Shenpen Hookham (Translator). Please support SMZC by purchasing the book for $16 plus tax at Zen Dust (5-15% member discount for book purchase). Log in first to receive a 10-20% member discount for study group. View Syllabus.

Attend All 8 Weeks Attend Week 1 Only

Study Group - All-Class Pass $120 or $15 weekly (10-20% Member 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

6367 Sonoma Mountain Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404 (707) 545-8105 Share on social www.smzc.org

🎊 THIS SATURDAY: Join us for Winter Ango Closing Ceremony & Shuso Celebration Dinner 🎊

 

COMING UP: Ango Closing Ceremony

Join us for Winter Ango 'Revealing the Dharma' Closing Ceremony & Mondo with Shuso Michael Zenmen (前面) McCulloch.   10:30 - 11:00am Zazen 11:00 - 11:45am Closing Ceremony & Mondo   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.)

TOMORROW EVENING: Shuso Celebration Dinner

We invite everyone who attended any part of the Winter Ango Practice Period at SMZC or made a practice commitment during this month. Please RSVP if you are attending the dinner, so we can plan for the special meal. We encourage participants to bring a card, poem, writing or small gift to congratulate Zenmen on a job well done!   After the dinner, everyone helps keep kitchen clean, wash dishes, and reset Sangha Room together. Each guest will be assigned for a task before, during, or after the dinner.

RSVP

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

6367 Sonoma Mountain Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404 (707) 545-8105 Share on social www.smzc.org