Zen Master Jeong Ji will give a full dharma talk after morning sitting on the first Sunday of each month. The typical conversation section of our practice will be replaced by Q and A after the dharma talk.
The next Sunday dharma talk, titled Honor All Sentient Beings, will be June 5, 2022.
Everyone is welcome.
During this time when we are mainly practicing online, we are offering a one-hour Introduction to Zen Workshop the first Sunday of every month, from 1 – 2pm. This class will give you basic information about how to practice meditation, with particular attention to the body, breath and mind. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions and try different techniques. All kinds of body types and physical conditions can access this ancient tradition of meditation. Working with one of our teachers, we help to make it as comfortable and practical as possible.
Please register for the next available workshop. Dana (donation) is welcome, though it is not required.
Eric Nord JDPSN will give a full dharma talk after evening sitting on the third Tuesday of each month. The talk will be followed by Q and A session.
The next Tuesday dharma talk will be June 21, 2022.
Everyone is welcome.
Daily 7 am – 4:30 pm
Beginning on Friday June 24, we’ll gather our online and in-person communities for a three day immersion in group practice, a Dharma talk, and personal Dharma dialogues with Eric Nord, JDPSN. Please join us to deepen our practice for the sake of all beings.
This retreat will be conducted online using Zoom, with a concurrent opportunity to practice together in person in the Blue Heron dharma room. Please register by Tuesday, June 21.
To Join Online: join our usual Zoom meeting (link) up to 10 minutes before the retreat starts each day at 7am.
To Join In Person: come to Blue Heron by 6:50am on each day. Attendees should be vaccinated and wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask. Those meeting in person will observe the online practice from the dharma room, and will meet the teacher online for kong-an dialogues. Please bring a phone, tablet, or laptop to serve as a backup device if needed. No food will be served; bring a lunch for the lunch break.
Retreat Fees :
Members: $25 plus dana* per day.
Non-Members: $35 plus dana* per day.
*Dana is a voluntary donation of gratitude to our Teacher.
Please register by Tuesday, June 21.
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Four Great Vows
Orientation and Temple Rules (First day only)
Evening Bell Chant
Sitting and Walking Meditation/Interviews
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Lunch Break
Sitting and Walking Meditation/Interviews
Two Chants & Four Great Vows
End of group formal practice (Keep practicing on your own!)
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Four Great Vows
Evening Bell Chant
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Lunch Break
Sitting and Walking Meditation/Interviews
Two Chants & Four Great Vows
Circle Talk
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