We hope the changing of year for the solar calendar has been one of joy, good health and a calm core of equanimity.
It is back to our usual Saturday programs where the speaker is Rev. Myo Lahey, our Abbot on Saturdays unless otherwise communicated by a guest or the other resident priest. If you’re feeling a little less centered, miss community, have a new years resolution to take better care of your body-heart-mind we encourage you to join us!
This Saturday lands on the monthly Rev. Issan Dorsey (our founder) memorial to thank him for his life work and putting into motion the HSZC/Issan-ji temple we still enjoy and are grateful for today.
Join us for zazen (seated meditation) at 9:30am, with the Dharma talk to follow at 10:30. We offer in-person distanced attendance, and we also will continue to offer a Zoom web conferencing for video and/or audio presence for the scheduled events. There’s an earlier sitting at 6:30am, in addition to the later one at 9:30am (you can log into the conference starting at 9am to socialize). A period of zazen is typically 40 minutes, and it’s ok to adjust your sitting posture as needed. The Dharma talk includes time for questions and answers, occasionally followed by a particular ceremony such as the celebration of Buddha’s Birthday. We enjoy tea and cookies together afterwards. Please click here to be routed to our Zoom gathering
And as always you can contact us to arrange an introductory session ~8:45am if you are a beginner.
As a reminder any week you do not see a speaker announced it is our Abbot, Rev. Myo Lahey.