Weekly Schedule
Monday Temple is closed
Tuesday 7:00 am meditation and morning service, 7:30pm meditation and vespers
Wednesday 7:00 am meditation and morning service, 7pm meditation, vespers, Dharma Class
Thursday 7:00 am meditation and morning service. No evening meditation.
Friday No formal morning meditation or morning service. Usual Friday
services, 7:30pm meditation and vespers
Saturday 7:30 am meditation, 7:30pm meditation and vespers
Sunday 9:30 am Meditation & Walking Meditation, usual Sunday services

 

Monthly Calendar
May
8
Sun
Meditation
May 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Festival of Wesak (Buddha’s Birth)
May 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

This is the celebration of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Birth. There will be festivities following it, gifts and stories for children and goodies of all. Please join us and bring some snack food to share

May
9
Mon
Priory closed
May 9 all-day

During the closure the residents have time for private practice, rest and quiet from their daily duties. We appreciate it if you can wait until a regular scheduled day to make inquiries. If it is an emergency please feel free to call. See the contact page for phone number

May
10
Tue
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
May 10 all-day

During the closure the residents have time for private practice, rest and quiet from their daily duties. We appreciate it if you can wait until a regular scheduled day to make inquiries. If it is an emergency please feel free to call. See the contact page for phone number.

Vespers
May 10 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Chanting scripture The Litany of the Great Compassionate One and other short verses that go together to make up the Vespers ceremony. This is the last public ceremony of the day.

May
11
Wed
Morning Serv
May 11 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Vesper//Dharma talk
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

1. Vespers, the Chanting of The Litany of the Great Compassionate One followed by short verses.
2. Dharma talk or tape on various topics of training in the Soto Zen Tradition.

May
12
Thu
Morning Serv
May 12 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Introduction to Practice
May 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

This series begins with meditation instruction and and introduction to the ceremonial aspect of the Soto Zen tradition

May
13
Fri
Gearhart Retreat
May 13 – May 15 all-day

This retreat will be on the coast in Gearhart, OR. The priory schedule will be altered due to practitioners being away. If you are interested in the retreat please contact Rev. Meikto 503 238-1123.