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
1
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Feb 1 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 →
Meditation 7:00 pm
Meditation
Feb 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Feb 1 @ 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 →
2
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 2 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Feb 2 @ 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 →
3
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 3 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Introduction to Practice 6:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Feb 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
This series begins with meditation instruction and and introduction to the ceremonial aspect of the Soto Zen tradition Continue reading →
Intro. to Practice #1 6:45 pm
Intro. to Practice #1
Feb 3 @ 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
This series begins with mediation instruction and and introduction to the ceremonial aspect of the Soto Zen tradition Continue reading →
4
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 4 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Renewal of Vows 7:00 pm
Renewal of Vows
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This ceremony gives the practitioner the opportunity of renewing the vow to train within the Mahayana Bodhisattva Precepts. There will be a short meditation period following the ceremony Continue reading →
Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Feb 4 @ 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 →
5
Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Feb 5 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Feb 5 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Feb 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Feb 5 @ 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 →
6
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Feb 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Shurangama ceremony 10:30 am
Shurangama ceremony
Feb 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The ceremony will be followed by a Dharma talk. Continue reading →
7
Priory closed
Priory closed
Feb 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 →
8
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Feb 8 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
Feb 8 @ 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 →
9
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 9 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Feb 9 @ 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 →
10
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 10 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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11
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 11 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Feb 11 @ 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 →
12
Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Feb 12 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Feb 12 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Feb 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Feb 12 @ 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 →
13
All dey retreat 7:30 am
All dey retreat
Feb 13 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
We will be following are regular All day retreat schedule with the addition of the Festival of Avalokiteshwara during the 10:30-11:30am hour. At the end of the retreat, 3:00pm, there will be tea with time for Dharma questions. Continue reading Continue reading →
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Feb 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Festival of Avalokiteshwara 10:30 am
Festival of Avalokiteshwara
Feb 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Festival ceremony which honors the aspect of compassion that dwells within each one of us. Continue reading →
14
Priory closed
Priory closed
Feb 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 →
15
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Feb 15 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
Feb 15 @ 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 →
16
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 16 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Feb 16 @ 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 →
17
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 17 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Introduction to Practice 6:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Feb 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
This series begins with meditation instruction and and introduction to the ceremonial aspect of the Soto Zen tradition Continue reading →
18
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 18 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Feb 18 @ 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 →
19
Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Feb 19 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Feb 19 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Feb 19 @ 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 →
20
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Feb 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Renewal of Vows 10:30 am
Renewal of Vows
Feb 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This ceremony will be followed by a Dharma talk and discussion. Continue reading →
21
Priory closed
Priory closed
Feb 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 →
22
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Feb 22 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
Feb 22 @ 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 →
23
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 23 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Feb 23 @ 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 →
24
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 24 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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25
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Feb 25 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Feb 25 @ 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 →
26
Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Feb 26 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Feb 26 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Feb 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Feb 26 @ 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 →
27
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Feb 27 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Transfer of Merit ceremony 10:30 am
Transfer of Merit ceremony
Feb 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This ceremony will be followed by a Dharma talk. At noon there will be a Sangha meeting. Call the priory for details. Continue reading →
Sangha meeting 12:00 pm
Sangha meeting
Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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28
Priory closed
Priory closed
Feb 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 →