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
Feb
2
Thu
Short Morning Service
Feb 2 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Introduction to Practice
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Feb
3
Fri
Short Morning Service
Feb 3 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Vesper/Precepts Class
Feb 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

1. Vespers is the chanting of The Litany of the Great Compassionate One followed by short verses.
2. Open discussion on following the Mahayana Bodhisattva Precepts.

Feb
4
Sat
Full Morning service
Feb 4 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Meditation
Feb 4 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
Work Meditation
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vespers
Feb 4 @ 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.

Feb
5
Sun
All day retreat
Feb 5 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

The retreat begins at 7:30 am with meditation followed by morning service. Throughout the rest of the day there will be meditation periods with walking meditation beginning at each half hour throughout the day. We will be ending at 3:00 pm with a tea and discussion by those who wish to participate.

Feb
6
Mon
Priory closed
Feb 6 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