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Because of COVID-19, all of our meetings are online at least until August 23rd. In-person participation in our Zendo will require proof of full vaccination, but online opportunities will continue. Join Us!
Check our COVID updates page for info on our re-opening for in-person meetings, and our Online Practice page for how to join us by Zoom.
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Term Student Opening Retreat
March 6 @ 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
For term students only (must be enrolled in the term student program).
Term Opening Retreat Schedule – Zoom
8:30am …….Zazen (seated meditation)
8:55 …………Kinhin (slow walking meditation)
9:05 …………Zazen
9:30 …………Break
9:40 …………Intro, life stories (about 20 minutes per person; time to share story and take some questions; breakout groups of 4)
11:30 ………. Zazen
11:45 ………. Term Opening Ceremony (including sharing of vows)
12:15pm ……Retreat Ends
If we start being able to meet in person in 2021, the term student retreat schedules will be different, but there will continue to be an online option for participation.