Piling up bones in an open field,

Gouging out a cave in an empty sky,

Break through the barrier of dualism,

And splash in a bucket of pitch-black lacquer.

                       --Great Teacher Tendo Nyojo 

“Zazenkai” literally means coming together for zazen and is an opportunity to deepen and strengthen our commitment to whole-hearted practice in a supportive group setting. In addition to shikantaza, the Zazenkai includes kinhin (walking meditation), liturgy, and a dharma talk and discussion. For more information contact marcia@mailhosts.net

Sample Half-day Zazenkai Schedule

[All times are Eastern Time]

7:55—8:00 Zoom Zendo opens

8:00—8:30 Jundo followed by Zazen

8:30—8:35 Kinhin/Stretching

8:35—9:05 Verse of the Kesa followed by Zazen 

9:05—9:35 Service 

9:35—10:10 Zazen 

10:10—10:15 Kinhin/Stretching

10:15–10:50 Dharma Talk and discussion 

10:50-10:55 Kinhin/Stretching

10:55-11:25 Zazen

11:25-11:30 Kinhin/Stretching 

12:00 Counsel and closing