Newcomer Sessions

an introduction to zen practice
& seated meditation 

Tuesday

Beginner

Night

A night designed to introduce sitting meditation & Zen practice.

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CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID 19

7-8:30pm

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By registration only.

Please arrive early!

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Schedule:

6:30 Doors open

7-7:45 Instruction
& 25 minute meditation

7:45  Talk

8-8:30  Tea & Chat

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$10 Donation Requested

 

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First Sundays

Meditation
& Brunch

Held the First Sunday of the month, this morning offers meditation instruction, a talk by a monk or teacher, and an organic, vegan brunch in the cafe afterward.

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CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19

9-11:30am

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By registration only.

Please arrive early!

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Schedule:

8:45 Doors open

9-10 Instruction, followed by sitting & walking meditation
10-10:30  Dharma Talk

10:45  Brunch Served

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$25 Donation Requested

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2nd & 3rd Sundays

These sessions are open to anyone who has received instruction at either a Tuesday night, or First Sunday.

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CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19

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9-10:30am

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By registration only.

Please arrive early!

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Schedule:

8:45 Doors open

9-10  Two Rounds of Meditation
10-10:30  Dharma Talk

Tea Served in the cafe afterward

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$10 Donation Requested

ETIQUETTE & ARRIVING

Please wear loose fitted clothing to any meditation sessions, with subdued colors.  Please refrain from wearing perfumes or heavily scented soaps or cosmetics, shorts, and tank tops.  You will be asked to remove your shoes before entering the meditation hall, and socks are optional.  

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Parking is available on both sides of Mitchell & Casmere Streets,, which form our corner.  Additional street parking is available at the parking lot on Jos. Campau & Casmere, next to the Little Caesars Pizzeria.  

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Please arrive 15 minutes early if you are a newcomer, to give yourself time to park and get settled before a session.