COMING UP: Ringing in the New Year - Welcoming 2024 Year of the Dragon

 

THIS MONTH: Ringing in the New Year - ON SITE

A wonderful chance to get together and renew our commitment to practice for the New Year. Join the community for traditional informal noodles in the Sangha House at 10:30pm. At exactly midnight following a short period of zazen to close the year, everyone will get a chance to ring SMZC's great bell 108 times to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Refreshments offered following the ceremony.

What to Bring: Flashlights, warm clothing and a small piece of paper inscribed with any Karmic hindrances you wish to burn away during the ceremony   Selfless Service from Volunteers: Come open up SMZC to welcome 2024 Year of the Dragon together on the new years eve on Dec 31 from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Tea and snacks will be provided afterwards. Please sign up on the registration form.

$25 admission (10-20% Member Discount: Please log in first to receive the discount.)

NEXT MONTH: 'New Year's Entering the Gate' 1-Day Sitting

Begin the new year with a day spent in silence to manifest your true nature, your original mind. 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. This one day retreat includes a 6pm Friday evening dinner and an overnight stay. Oryoki instructions will follow the evening dinner. (View Schedule)

Attend On Site Attend Online

$85 & up on site / $40 online (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

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