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As the Valley begins to leaf out, we’ll offer our first formal sesshin retreat at the temple (April 19-21). It’s truly the opportunity to sit under the Bodhi tree together.  Cost is included for those who’ve made a monthly pledge and is $150 otherwise.  Roshi has confirmed attendance with some students individually, for those who have not received confirmation, registration questions can be emailed to Daito: secretary.szcboard@gmail.com. If you have any dietary restrictions or intolerances please email Shojin (David).  Retreat begins at 7 p.m. 4/19 and concludes at noon with lunch 4/21. Everyone is invited to take this step together, it is a rare gift to practice moving as the one body/ mind of Sangha.

Ongoing Weekly Offerings -

miao chung temple directions. 

Address is: 1485 Mill Street SE in Salem, Oregon 97301. 

All programs are offered free of charge, donations and monthly pledges are deeply appreciated.

Tuesday Evening Programs:

5:30-6:30 p.m. Silent Meditation (in person only)

7:00-8:45 p.m. Evening Program (meditation, silent tea & Dharma talk)

A short 30 minute beginner’s lecture is offered each Tuesday during our 7:00-8:45 p.m. in-person meditation. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m.
Here is the link for the Tuesday evening chants
To join Tuesday evenings online @ 7 p.m. follow this link
https://zoom.us/j/383919886?pwd=RVd0ZVpIMFhjelJpdWxmTjdncUMzQT09
If requested, the password is 633005

Thursday Programs:

8:30-9:30 a.m. Silent Meditation: (in person only) Arrive 8:15-8:25 a.m.

(Please attend Tuesday evening’s beginner’s lecture before joining.) 

10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Thursday Sangha Samu Day 

This is our weekly time to take care of Miao Chung temple together. 

Everyone welcome, email to attend: secretary.szcboard@gmail.com

Saturday (online only) 

7:30 to 8:00 a.m. 

Each Saturday a Zen student coordinates our brief meditation and offers a concluding poem. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83806935297?pwd=WWxSM2dyRnk4OVdDSVoyNXBGOVMvdz09
If requested, the password is 741312

Sunday morning Programs (in person only):

Beginner’s lecture is offered each Sunday please arrive by 10:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. 12:00 noon (seated and walking meditation & Dharma talk)

12:00-1:00 p.m. optional lunch with Sangha

1:00-2:00 p.m. Book Club (4/7, 4/14, 4/28, books provided)

1:00-2:00 p.m. Rakusu Sewing (4/21, kits provided)

Bowing warmly to the many hands making this temple possible -

The Salem Zen Center

Miao Chung Temple

Salem Zen Center is a 501-c3 non-profit organization if you'd like to make a donation just follow this link:

For the Sangha (please consider making this a monthly donation):

PayPal Sangha Donation 

For the teacher:

PayPal Teacher Donation