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Summer turns to fall.
With unusual splendor,
The path beckons me...
Fall Zazenkai is a special opportunity to sit in deep silence, starting at 6 a.m. September 13th (see below for details).
Please feel invited to join us:
1485 Mill Street SE in Salem, Oregon 97301.
Tuesday Evening Programs:
Beginning instruction is offered each Tuesday during our 7:00-8:45 p.m. evening program. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Silent Meditation (in person only)
7:00-8:45 p.m. Evening Program (seated and walking meditation, silent tea, & Dharma talk)
To join Tuesday evenings online @ 7 p.m. follow this link
https://zoom.us/j/383919886?pwd=RVd0ZVpIMFhjelJpdWxmTjdncUMzQT09
Here is the link for the Tuesday evening chants
Wednesday Morning Zazen:
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Silent meditation (in person only).
Door opens at 6:25 a.m. and again briefly at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday Programs:
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 Morning Program: (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
Sunday Morning Programs: (in person only):
Beginning instruction is offered each Sunday; please arrive by 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to noon (seated and walking meditation & Dharma talk - followed by an optional vegetarian lunch)
Save the Dates:
Please note:
Next month the newsletter will be arriving from a new address. szcboard@salemzencenter.org
Upcoming Retreats
October 14-18th, and December 4-6th.
All retreats are free of charge for Sangha Members and Formal Students.
Guest Students, please see the teacher to request entry for retreats and contact secretary.szcboard@gmail.com to pre-register.
Please make a monthly pledge (if you have not already done so) to help support these offerings.Other Upcoming Events and Activities
Zazenkai Reminder: September 13th (6 a.m.- noon). Formal and guest students may simply appear on their seats by 5:50 a.m.Annual Sangha Meetings are scheduled during our September 13th and 15th programs.
Rakusu Sewing Class: September 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Other times can be arranged by request, see Eric/Daiharo.
Dharma Bus Workshop: September 20th at 1:00 p.m. The Dharma Bus workshop is a fun and creative opportunity to see who you are "bringing to the cushion" when you meditate. The "who" might be your inner taskmaster or playful rapscallion. Join Daito/us to find out!
Tanto Talks: by David Shojin Stanley, September 20th & 27th.
Book Club: September 27th 1:00 p.m. Readings on samu: The Mindfulness of Tidying Up, What is the Samu, and Sweeping My Heart
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
Photo information: Thank you Hunter Wiggins for our photo
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