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Zazen (seated meditation) is the heart of Zen practice which
integrates body, breath, and mind, allowing us to enter into
deep silence and stillness moment after moment. Kinhin
(walking meditation) is the practice of meditation in activity,
coordinating our breath with the movement of our feet and
connecting our body firmly to the ground.
Besides zazen and kinhin, we also study the dharma
(Buddhist teachings), participate in services of chanting and
bowing, and share community meals and work practice
together. All of these activities combined encourage and
develop our ability to bring our attention and open heart to
each moment of our everyday lives.
For meditation, loose comfortable clothing that modestly
covers arms and legs is most suitable. Cushions and chairs
are provided for sitting. As a courtesy, please arrive at least
five minutes before the beginning of meditation or other
sangha activities.
Monday Evenings* at
Peninsula School: 7-9pm
One period of zazen, service, and lecture
*First Monday of each month is Retreat Evening with
three periods of zazen and two periods of kinhin
(Please contact Misha at mishamerrill@gmail.com for more information)
Thursday Evenings: 1st Thursday of each month at
Peninsula School: 7-8:30pm
These evenings are intended for students new to practice, as well as long-term practioners.
The program includes posture instruction, zazen, kinhin and body practices related to sitting still. A period of zazen/kinhin will be followed either by a dharma talk or a dharma discussion. Dharma talks on Buddhist fundamentals will include the
life of the Buddha, the basic teachings of the Buddha (the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Twelve Links of Causation), the experience and practice of meditation, the teachings of Suzuki-Roshi, and practicing on and off the cushion.
Dharma discussions are an opportunity to share our understanding and practice together in a format that includes many voices.
(Please contact Jill at jillkk@att.net for more information)
Saturday Mornings: 1st & 3rd Saturdays in Woodside
| Zazen | 5:50-6:20 |
| Kinhin | 6:20-6:30 |
| Zazen | 6:30-7:00 |
| Service | 7:00-7:20 |
| Breakfast | 7:20-8:00 |
| Work | 8:00-8:40 |
| Zazen | 8:40-9:15 |
| Study/Discussion | 9:15-10:15 |
(Please contact Misha at mishamerrill@gmail.com for more information)
(Photo Credit : Marla Gault)
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