Thursday, June 22, 2023

COMIMG UP: Saturday Community - Join Us On Site or Online | Next Weekend: One-day Sitting

 

 

COMING UP: Saturday Community - On Site or Online

Student talk will be given by Koten (孤天) David Price, a senior student of Kwong-roshi & ordained priest, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. Open to the public.

 

 

About the Speaker

Koten began formally practicing Zen at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center where he has lived as a student since 2006. During his residency he has served on the SMZC advisory board as Resident Representative, held the position of Tenzo (Head Cook) and Shissui (Work Leader). Koten received Jukai (Solitary Sky) from Jakusho Kwong-roshi in 2007 and was ordained as a Buddhist Priest in 2012. He has also served as Shuso (Head Student) leading the 30-day intensive practice period in the winter of 2013, giving talks, providing interviews and guiding students through the daily schedule. Before coming to Genjo-ji, he spent 20 years as a professional cook and chef working in resorts and restaurants from Hawaii to Philadelphia. Koten is a sportsman and enjoys hiking all throughout the Sonoma County and the North Bay.

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

NEXT WEEKEND: 'Moment to Moment' 1-Day Sitting

Taste of the Traditional Soto Zen Training

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.

On Site: Check-in at 5:00pm (or later) on Friday, June 30, 2023. This one-day retreat includes a 6pm Friday evening dinner and an overnight stay. Oryoki instructions will follow the evening dinner at 6:40pm. (View Schedule)

 

Day Practice: Onsite day practice option is also available without overnight stay. (Registration Link)

$85-160 on site | $40 online (Log in first to receive the 10-20% member discount.)

WANTED: Applicants for Resident Training Program

Two Resident Training Positions Available for Gardener & Guest Person

Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is currently seeking to fill two open Resident Training positions: Head Gardener and Guest Person (Shika). Students with a serious interest in Zen training can apply to live as a resident at the center under the guidance of Abbot Jakusho Kwong-roshi and Vice Abbot Nyoze Kwong. 

Residents are fully incorporated into our community and as such, participate fully in our daily zazen schedule, work practice, retreats, and all other activities that support the maintenance of the zen center. Monthly fees for these two positions will be waived upon successful completion of a 3-month probationary period by selected applicants. This is a rare and unique opportunity to experience the very heart of Zen training! Please submit your interest by filling out the resident application form and return it to office@smzc.org.

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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Thursday, June 15, 2023

THIS WEEK: Saturday Community - Join Us On Site or Online | Voluntee for Pergola Project

 

 

THIS WEEK:  

Join Us for Saturday Community

Student talk will be given by Annie Seiken (精見) Hammang, a student of Kwong-roshi, following 10:30-11:00 am zazen. (The talk will be given on Zoom from Minnesota.)

 

For those who are new to Zen or need a refresher, please register for meditation instruction from 9:00 to 10:00 am. If you live within driving distance, please register to attend on site. Informal vegetarian lunch will be provided at noon in Sangha House. Zen Dust Store will be open from 12:00 to 1:30 pm.

 

About the Speaker

Annie received Jukai (Clear Seeing) from Kwong-roshi in 2019 and has spent many summers at the mountain since she first started her practice. She graduated in 2022 with a PhD in the Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University's Center for Conflict and Religion. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

10-20% Member Discount: Please log in first to receive the discount.

NEXT WEEK: Samu & Lunch for Pergola Project

Upon completing our new Ando Path project, we will begin building a new pergola in front of the Sangha House kitchen. Our sangha member Margaret Saiten (西天) Tighe has kindly designed the new structure for gathering under shade when spring/summer temperatures rise. We invite you to join us for this modest construction project. No nails will be used at all but only screws and bolts for assembly. Anyone comfortable using wrenches or screw guns on a ladder is well-qualified for lending us a helping hand with this project. Please sign up at your earliest convenience and join us for this uplifting, non-arising event.

 

Work Shifts: Morning (9am–12 noon) and/or afternoon (1:30–3:30pm) shifts

What to Bring: A pair of work gloves if you have them, but we have gloves available.

Lunch: Informal vegetarian lunch will be served at noon.

 

No professional construction experience necessary. RSVP to offer your hands of compassion!

Calling for Volunteers for Pergola Project

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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