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
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Dec 1 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 2 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Intro. to Practice #1 6:45 pm
Intro. to Practice #1
Dec 2 @ 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 3 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Dec 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Dec 4 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Dec 4 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 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. Continue reading →
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All day Retreat 7:30 am
All day Retreat
Dec 5 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
There will a sitting period beginning at 7:30 am and each following hour until 3:00pm. This will be a full day of silent meditation, sitting Zazen. Continue reading →
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Priory closed
Priory closed
Dec 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 Continue reading →
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Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Dec 7 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 Continue reading →
Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 7 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 8 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Dec 8 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 9 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 10 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Dec 10 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Dec 11 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Dec 11 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Dec 11 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 11 @ 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. Continue reading →
12
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Taped Dharma Talk 10:30 am
Taped Dharma Talk
Dec 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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13
Priory closed
Priory closed
Dec 13 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 Continue reading →
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Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Dec 14 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 Continue reading →
Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 14 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 15 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Dec 15 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 16 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 17 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Dec 17 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Dec 18 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Dec 18 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Dec 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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9 Lessons and Carols 7:00 pm
9 Lessons and Carols
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We will be celebrating Shakyamuni’s Enlightenment story with music and readings during this event. There will be tea and cookies following. Continue reading →
Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 18 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Dec 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Festival of Shakymuni Buddha’s Enlightenment 10:30 am
Festival of Shakymuni Buddha’s Enlightenment
Dec 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This ceremony will be followed by tea and Dharma. Continue reading →
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Priory closed
Priory closed
Dec 20 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 Continue reading →
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Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Dec 21 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 Continue reading →
Renewal of Vows 7:00 pm
Renewal of Vows
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
This ceremony is offered twice a month at the time of the new moon and full moon. We take the time to renew our vows to follow the Mahayana Bodhisattva Precepts. Continue reading →
Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 21 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation and morning service 7:00 am
Meditation and morning service
Dec 22 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
A 30 min. meditation period followed by Short Morning service. This is a change in time until the first of February. We will return to our regular schedule then. Continue reading →
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 22 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Dec 22 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation and Short morning service 7:00 am
Meditation and Short morning service
Dec 23 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
A 30 min. meditation period followed by Short Morning service. This is a change in time until the first of February. We will return to our regular schedule then. Continue reading →
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 23 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Meditation and short morning service 7:00 am
Meditation and short morning service
Dec 24 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
A 30 min. meditation period followed by Short Morning service. This is a change in time until the first of February. We will return to our regular schedule then. Continue reading →
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 24 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Dec 24 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Dec 25 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Meditation and short morning service 7:00 am
Meditation and short morning service
Dec 25 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
A 30 min. meditation period followed by Short Morning service. This is a change in time until the first of February. We will return to our regular schedule then. Continue reading →
Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Dec 25 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Dec 25 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Open House 12:00 pm
Open House
Dec 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Please come and bring some food and share with the monks a few moments of your day. There will be some food and tea available. Continue reading →
Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 25 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Dec 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Transfer of Merit ceremony 10:30 am
Transfer of Merit ceremony
Dec 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This will be an opportunity to offer merit for all beings as we come toward the end of the year. There will be tea and Dharma following. Continue reading →
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Priory closed
Priory closed
Dec 27 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 Continue reading →
28
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Dec 28 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 Continue reading →
Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Dec 28 @ 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. Continue reading →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 29 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Dec 29 @ 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. Continue reading →
30
Meditation and short morning service 7:00 am
Meditation and short morning service
Dec 30 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
A 30 min. meditation period followed by Short Morning service. This is a change in time until the first of February. We will return to our regular schedule then. Continue reading →
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 30 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Meditation and short morning service 7:00 am
Meditation and short morning service
Dec 31 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Dec 31 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Dec 31 @ 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. Continue reading →