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“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Spring comes, and the grass grows, by itself.”
“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Spring comes, and the grass grows, by itself.”
—Basho
—Basho
In June, we’ll have two wonderful free workshops (both at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon). June 8th is an opportunity to learn and practice ways of working with the inner parts of self that arise while we sit. Daito (Emily) will offer a guided introduction to the “Dharma Bus” to help us notice and label all the humorous characters we carry along (anxiety, resistance, anger, humor, avoidance, etc). This workshop will illustrate ways to work with these challenges on and off the cushion.
On June 29th ShoShu (Robin) and Daito (Emily) are happy to offer posture guidance for anyone struggling with finding ways to sit comfortably. Even if you have a posture that works, it’s helpful to have alternatives as life has a way of creating challenges just as the grass grows in summer.
Feel invited to join any of our ongoing weekly offerings:
Address is: 1485 Mill Street SE in Salem, Oregon 97301.
All programs are offered free of charge, donations and monthly pledges are dearly 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)
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.
To join Tuesday evenings online follow this link. Please be online by 6:50 p.m. We start at 7:00 p.m. sharp.
If requested, the password is 633005
Here is the link for the Tuesday evening chants.
Thursday Programs:
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Thursday Sangha Samu (work) Day.
Two meditation periods and lunch offered for participants.
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.
Here is the Zoom Link
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. to noon (seated and walking meditation & Dharma talk)
1:00 -2:00 p.m. 6/8 Dharma Bus Intro Workshop, 6/29 Meditation Posture Guidance
Rakusu Sewing can be arranged by request (see Eric)
Book Club resumes in July.
Save the Dates for 2025:
All Retreats are free of charge for Sangha Members, Formal Students and Guest Students. Please make a monthly pledge (if you have not already done so to help support these offerings:
Summer Zazenkai is August 3rd 5:50 a.m. to noon hosted by Shoshu (Robin) and Daiharo (Eric) with dokusan 10:30-noon.
Fall Zazenkai is September 14th (same schedule)
No registration needed for formal and guest students. You may simply appear (in your seat) by 5:55 a.m.
Non students should request entry for any Zazenkai by asking the teacher.Fall Sesshin October 15-19.
Rohatsu Sesshin December 5-7.
Please see the teacher to request entry and contact secretary.szcboard@gmail.com to pre-register.
Donations:
All scheduled weekly events are offered free of charge. Please consider donating to whatever extent you are able.
Parking:
Please limit parking on 15th Street to help our neighbors. Mill Street is available on both sides of the street.
Masking:
You are welcomed to wear a mask if needed or to join online if you prefer. We are committed to providing the opportunity to gather together for practice and respect everyone’s needs and concerns for wellness.
Inclement Weather Closures
We follow Salem-Keizer School Inclement Weather policy. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, we will not meet so we can keep everyone safe. Please check here for school cancellations: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/about/closures-delays
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