Great Oak Tree Memorial Service

Saturday, April 9, 2022

10:30am Zazen

11am-12noon Memorial Service

(We need help from Sangha members to hold positions for the service - please register)

Please join us in saying good bye to this revered old friend.

Our lovely Great Oak Tree in front of Genjoji's Sangha House is diseased and now beyond saving. It is time to bid farewell to this dear old friend; this great and majestic sentinel that has protected the grounds and visitors of our Temple for a very long time. Arborist and former SMZC resident work-leader, Jon Kaiten Perry, will travel from Hawaii to lead the tree removal work team from April 11-15, 2022.

We appreciate your donations towards equipment rental and tree removal services!

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Our doors are wide open to those who are fully vaccinated. Check out our Daily Meditation Schedule and drop by to participate as much as you can...

continuous practice helps strengthen your resolve and clarifies your life!

If attending partially, please leave or enter during kinhin (walking meditation).

Download the daily sutras to partake in the morning service.

An opportunity to explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book "Transmission of Light (Denkoroku): Zen in the Art of Enlightenment" by Zen Master Keizan.

Week 5 - Tuesday, April 12, 7:30-9pm

(Join us ON-SITE or ONLINE)

The Zen Center needs your helping heart and hands!

We need extra hands right now to help groom the land and to maintain the garden.

Join us for Friday morning Samu (work practice) from 9:15am to 12noon.

If Friday morning doesn't fit your schedule,

please join us for Samu any other day of the week.

Mornings - 9:05am-12noon and/or Afternoons - 1:30-3:30pm

Call the Office today to RSVP: (707) 545-8105 or email: office@smzc.org

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6367 Sonoma Mountain Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

(707) 545-8105

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