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December 2019

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 7:10 am
    Ends: December 1, 2019 - 7:50 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by the optional 10 minutes of walking mediation. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: December 1, 2019 - 8:40 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by a 10 service. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Dharma Talk
    Dharma Talk
    Starts: 8:40 am
    Ends: December 1, 2019 - 9:10 am


    Description:

    Lectures on a Buddhist topic the second Sunday of the month following the 8:00 a.m. sit.

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  • Red Barrell Food Pantry Donation Day
    Red Barrell Food Pantry Donation Day
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: December 1, 2019 - 11:59 pm


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  • Rohatsu Sesshin
    Rohatsu Sesshin
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: December 8, 2019 - 11:59 pm


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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: December 4, 2019 - 6:40 pm


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  • Monthly Potluck
    Monthly Potluck
    Starts: 6:40 pm
    Ends: December 4, 2019 - 7:10 pm


    Description:

    Bring a dish to share. Table service provided.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 7:10 am
    Ends: December 8, 2019 - 7:50 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by the optional 10 minutes of walking mediation. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: December 8, 2019 - 8:40 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by a 10 service. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Dharma Talk
    Dharma Talk
    Starts: 8:40 am
    Ends: December 8, 2019 - 9:10 am


    Description:

    Lectures on a Buddhist topic the second Sunday of the month following the 8:00 a.m. sit.

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  • Lay Entrustment Ordination
    Lay Entrustment Ordination
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: December 8, 2019 - 10:00 am


    Description:

    The lay entrustment ordination ceremony for Vicki Joren Goldsmith and Tina Yudo Thornberry will take place on this date following the normal morning service.

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  • Buddha's Enlightenment Day
    Buddha's Enlightenment Day
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: December 8, 2019 - 11:59 pm


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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: December 11, 2019 - 6:40 pm


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  • Zen Discussion Group
    Zen Discussion Group
    Starts: 6:40 pm
    Ends: December 11, 2019 - 8:00 pm


    Description:

    A small group meets bi-monthly to discuss various Zen topics. Books may be discussed but are not required. Newcomers welcome the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month following sitting meditation starting at 6:00 p.m..

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 7:10 am
    Ends: December 15, 2019 - 7:50 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by the optional 10 minutes of walking mediation. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: December 15, 2019 - 8:40 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by a 10 service. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Dharma Talk
    Dharma Talk
    Starts: 8:40 am
    Ends: December 15, 2019 - 9:10 am


    Description:

    Lectures on a Buddhist topic the second Sunday of the month following the 8:00 a.m. sit.

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  • Intro to Zen Class
    Intro to Zen Class
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: December 17, 2019 - 9:00 pm


    Description:

    Held the third Tuesday of each month, the instruction will cover the "basics" of Zen including a brief historical overview and basics in meditation.The class is intended to provide a friendly orientation and space for Q&A. No RSVP required.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: December 18, 2019 - 6:40 pm


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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 7:10 am
    Ends: December 22, 2019 - 7:50 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by the optional 10 minutes of walking mediation. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: December 22, 2019 - 8:40 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by a 10 service. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Dharma Talk
    Dharma Talk
    Starts: 8:40 am
    Ends: December 22, 2019 - 9:10 am


    Description:

    Lectures on a Buddhist topic the second Sunday of the month following the 8:00 a.m. sit.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: December 25, 2019 - 6:40 pm


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  • Zen Discussion Group
    Zen Discussion Group
    Starts: 6:40 pm
    Ends: December 25, 2019 - 8:00 pm


    Description:

    A small group meets bi-monthly to discuss various Zen topics. Books may be discussed but are not required. Newcomers welcome the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month following sitting meditation starting at 6:00 p.m..

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 7:10 am
    Ends: December 29, 2019 - 7:50 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by the optional 10 minutes of walking mediation. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Zazen (sitting meditation)
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: December 29, 2019 - 8:40 am


    Description:

    40 minutes of sitting meditation followed by a 10 service. Cushions and chairs provided. If you're new, please come 15 minutes early for a quick orientation.

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  • Dharma Talk
    Dharma Talk
    Starts: 8:40 am
    Ends: December 29, 2019 - 9:10 am


    Description:

    Lectures on a Buddhist topic the second Sunday of the month following the 8:00 a.m. sit.

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  • Year End Sesshin at Ryumonji Zen Monastery
    Year End Sesshin at Ryumonji Zen Monastery
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: December 31, 2019 - 11:59 pm


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