Join Us @ SMZC | Sunday, July 31, 2021 | Ango Opening Ceremony

Saturday, July 31, 2021 | Ango Opening Ceremony

Summer Ango Practice Period in Person at Gaitan or Online Kevin Shindo (心土) Souza is appointed to serve as Shuso (head student) for the Summer Ango. The position of Shuso is a great honor that comes with a significant responsibility of leading by example and serving the sangha. He is excited to carry on this revered position. View Ango Schedule.

In-Person Practice Open to Fully Vaccinated Public Gaitan (front zendo hall) is available for those who are fully vaccinated to participate in on-site practice during the ango by registration. Download our fillable COVID-19 waiver form and email us the signed waiver & proof of vaccination (a copy of your vaccination card).   Email to Register NOW

Saturday Community, July 31       10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   Zazen 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.   Ceremony       Ango Opening Ceremony will be offered by Kevin Shindo (心土) Souza, Shuso (head student) for Summer Ango. He is a student of Kwong-roshi and a SMZC sangha member since 2008. Kevin started practicing in Phoenix AZ in 2007 right around the time his son was born. He was at a point in his life where he had to make significant changes in order to be the father his son deserved. In 2008 he moved to Carson City to be closer to his son where he led a sitting group on Thursday nights.

He would travel back and forth from Carson to SMZC to practice on weekends whenever he got a chance. He received Jukai from Kwong-roshi in 2009 and was given the dharma name Shindo which means “Mind/Ground.” He currently lives in Berkeley, CA with his wife and 13-year-old son and works full time. He loves spending his free time outdoors in the mountains backpacking in the summer and skiing in the winter. He looks forward to connecting with old friends and new at SMZC this summer.   Saturday Zoom Link

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On August 1 Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is reopening with a limited capacity and covid safety protocols for in-person sittings at Gaitan (front zendo hall) and for long-term retreats of one month or longer in the zendo for fully vaccinated sangha.   Reopening Protocols

Saturday Community Dharma Talk replays are available on YouTube. Please add your comment and share with your family and friends!

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