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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
two periods of zazen, formal tea, and service
Friday Mornings in Downtown Woodside: 6:30-7:30am
(Please call (650)364-4628 for directions)
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 | 8:40-9:10 |
| Break | 9:10-9:15 |
| Study/Discussion | 9:15-10:00 |
*Study of Four Noble Truths with Jill Kaplan
Study of 'Trust in Mind' with Misha Merrill
(Photo Credit : Marla Gault)
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