✈️ COMING UP: Join us for Pilgrimage to Japan Slideshow by Kashin Kwong & Nyoze Kowng-roshi ✈️

 

COMING UP: Pilgrimage to Japan Slideshow

Kashin and Nyoze Kwong, Abbot of SMZC will give a talk about their recent journey to Japan for Kashin’s Zuise Ceremony and to return blessings to main temple’s connected to Genjoji. Open to the public.

Travel Route, March 16 to 31, 2025 RINSO-IN - Suzuki Family temple--Genjoji’s home temple, Yaizu KENNIN-JI - Dogen studied with Myozen. In 1227 Dogen returned from China after finding his teacher Tendo Nyojo & wrote Fukanzazengi, Kyoto. DAIHONZAN EIHEI-JI - Kashin’s Zuise Ceremony morning service, Fukui DAIJO-JI - Tettsu Gikai Zenji temple, Kanazawa TOKUGAN-JI - Shodo Kobayashi Eiheiji’s Kanin and Narumi Suzuki-Kobayashi (nyoze childhood friend since 1978) temple, Gunma DAIHONZAN SOJI-JI - Kashin’s Zuise Ceremony morning service, Yokohama SHOGAKU-JI - Yuko Yamada-roshi and Shogakuji’s retired Abbess Anju-sama, Tokyo. Nyoze gave an afternoon talk. CHOKOKU-JI - Daihonzan Eiheiji Betsuin branch temple, Tokyo

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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.

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

TOMORROW: April Fusatsu Ceremony

Atonement Ceremony is a Buddhadharma training—Blessing from the teacher and a ritual of chanting, bowing, purification, and renewal of vows/direction. Traditionally practiced on the full moon, Fusatsu is one of the most beautiful and profound ceremonies in the Zen tradition. Together, we acknowledge our karmic entanglements and hindrances, at-one for the beginningless greed, anger, and ignorance—restoring harmony and happiness.   7:30 - 8:00pm Zazen 8:00 - 9:00pm Service

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Donations are appreciated. Open to YOU!

THIS SATURDAY: Kids & Youth Community Monthly

Kids Community Monthly Children ages 1-7 are welcome to spend a fun-filled morning at the Zen Center offering parents the opportunity to enjoy meditation and dharma/student talk. Together we will explore the surroundings of the Zen Center. Please register all attending kid(s) and accompanying parent(s) and meet at the Sangha House.   Youth Community Monthly Join us for a morning of mindfulness and discovery at the Zen Center, designed for youth ages 8–18. While parents participate in meditation and Dharma talk, children and teens will engage in fun, age-appropriate activities that foster creativity, reflection, and connection with nature.

Kids Community Monthly Host: Kristin Misan (未散) Nichols is a German born Zen practitioner and began her studies in 2016 while living in Zurich, Switzerland. Shortly thereafter she moved to Sonoma Mountain Zen Center as a resident, studying Zen under Jakusho Kwong-roshi for one year. Her stay resulted in big life changes which included a permanent move to Sebastopol, marriage, the birth of two children, and a change in her career path from engineering to architectural design. Her children are now 1 and 4 years old. Kristin pursues her architectural license working for MAD Architecture in Petaluma, and she and her husband are renovating their family home according to the most stringent environmental standards.

Youth Community Monthly Host: Alex work with kids professionally and is excited to share her talent and expertise with the youth in our community. She is a mother of two children and lives in Walnut Creek, CA.   Please indicate if your child or teen plans to stay for lunch (included in the fee). Plan to meet at the Sangha House at 10am.

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$15 per person (Members: Please log in first to receive your 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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