The morning consists of two 30-minute zazen (sitting meditation) sessions divided with a 10-minute kinhin (walking meditation) session, followed by a morning chanting service and a talk by Brad Warner. There is a break for lunch at 12:30pm. The afternoon consists of two 30-minute zazen sessions divided with 10-minute kinhin (walking meditation) sessions. There is tea and an informal discussion after the sitting.
You can bring your own lunch, or lunch is available for a $5 suggested donation..
No experience required. No registration required. Beginners welcome!
Suggested donation: $20
Schedule:
10:00am – 10:10am Instruction in Zazen
10:10am – 10:40am Zazen
10:40am – 10:50am Kinhin
10:50am – 11:20am Zazen
11:20am – 11:40am Morning Chanting Service
11:40am – 12:30pm Talk
12:20pm – 12:30pm Work Period
12:30pm – 1:20pm Lunch
1:20pm – 1:30pm Work Period
1:30pm – 2:00pm Zazen
2:00pm – 2:10pm Kinhin
2:10pm – 2:40pm Zazen
2:40pm – 2:50pm Kinhin
2:50pm – 3:20pm Zazen
3:20pm – 3:30pm Tea and Discussion