Meditation instruction and an introduction to the ceremonial aspect of the Soto Zen tradition. Please call to confirm: 503 238 1123 (Introduction to practice could be conducted via zoom, during the covid-19 restrictions.)

Meditation, walking meditation and meditation.

When we exert ourselves to practice the Dharma we create good consequences or merit; the transfer of merit ceremony is a way for us to devote a particular time and effort to offering that merit for the benefit of specific beings and the world and beings around us.

30 minutes of meditation followed by vespers, the last ceremonial of the day. Vespers is the Chanting of The Litany of the Great Compassionate One followed by other short verses.

The Dharma discussion will be on various topics of training in the Soto Zen Tradition.

Meditation, Mid-day Service and Dharma Discussion

A retreat is a time to temporarily set aside our day to day concerns to give ourselves an opportunity to recharge and refresh our inner lives; it is a time to strengthen and deepen our spiritual practice. This silent retreat morning is designed to a give an opportunity for retreat in the midst of our busy lives and to help strengthen our practice in a variety of activities.

It is ideal to attend the whole retreat, but feel free to quietly join us at any time during the morning. Beginners are welcome and meditation instruction will be available.

8:30 AM                               Meditation
9:00 AM                               Short Morning Service
9:20 AM                               Temple Cleanup (Working meditation)
10 AM                                  Meditation
10:30 AM                             Walking Meditation
10:40 AM                             Meditation with formal Dharma Talk
11:10 AM                             Walking Meditation
11:20 AM                             Meditation
11:50 AM                             Lunch Prep
12:30 PM                             Informal Lunch with discussion
Clean-up and closing ceremony