Spring 2019: Reading, Writing, and Study: You are warmly invited to a book study series in the spring. Check out details on our “Study Group” page.
New: 2019 Spring Study Group
Weekday evening sits resume
Weekday evening sits resume on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 PM. At Magna House, as usual … please bring cushions and arrive a few minutes early to set up your seat. Chairs are available. Looking forward to practicing with you!
Spring Reading / Writing / Inquiry
In spring 2019 we plan to have a monthly reading/writing/study group — online or in person. That way we can stay connected and practice together in the spring while Jo-Ei and Kenko are on the West Coast. Initial ideas might be similar to a monthly book study:
- read a chapter,
- write one page of reflections into a shared Google Doc,
- read some of the other participants’ writings before the meeting,
- then deepen the reflection together during the meeting (online or in person).
- Maybe a “Final Presentation” such as a poem, song, dance, painting, …
“Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind” was mentioned as one possible reading. Open to additional ideas. Let’s let this ferment a little while longer and come together to settle on a plan later this year. If you’re interested, let’s make sure we keep you in the loop, whether you’re in town or at a distance.
Oxbow Pictures: Fall Study
Study of the Oxherding Pictures will resume this fall on the third Sunday of the month: Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16 at 10 AM after the morning sit. All are welcome! Each study meeting is self-contained. No prior study participation necessary! Each picture is all fresh and new! You can download the two versions we’ve been using from our Study Page. Hope to see you there!
Fall Sangha Meeting: Sept 2
Looking forward to connecting with everybody for a Fall Sangha Meeting on September 2! Thanks for sharing your date preferences at our Doodle Poll (https://doodle.com/poll/c2ewmf8zb3i2zzub).
Also, a Fall Zazenkai will take place on Sat Oct 27.