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
Jul 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Jul 1 @ 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
Jul 2 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Jul 2 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Jul 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Jul 2 @ 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
Jul 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Renewal of Vows 10:30 am
Renewal of Vows
Jul 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This ceremony, offered twice a month, is an opportunity to renew our commitment to following the Bodhisattva Precepts. Continue reading →
4
Priory closed
Priory closed
Jul 4 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
Jul 5 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
Jul 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 →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 6 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Jul 6 @ 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
Jul 7 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Introduction to Practice 6:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Jul 7 @ 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 →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 8 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Jul 8 @ 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 →
9
Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Jul 9 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Jul 9 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Jul 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Jul 9 @ 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 →
10
All Day Retreat
All Day Retreat
Jul 10 all-day
The retreat begins at 7:30 with meditation and Short morning service. It will continue throughout the day until 3:00pm when there will be tea offered. Each meditation period begins on the half hour (i.e., 8:30 am, 9:30 am, etc.) Continue Continue reading →
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Jul 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Priory closed
Priory closed
Jul 11 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 →
12
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Jul 12 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
Jul 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
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 13 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Jul 13 @ 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 →
14
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 14 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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15
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 15 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Jul 15 @ 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
Jul 16 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Jul 16 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Jul 16 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Jul 16 @ 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 →
17
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Jul 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Renewal of Vows 10:30 am
Renewal of Vows
Jul 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Priory closed
Priory closed
Jul 18 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 →
19
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Jul 19 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
Jul 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
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 20 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Jul 20 @ 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 →
21
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 21 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Introduction to Practice 6:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Jul 21 @ 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 →
22
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 22 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Jul 22 @ 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 →
23
Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Jul 23 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Jul 23 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Jul 23 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Jul 23 @ 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
Jul 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Shurangama ceremony 10:30 am
Shurangama ceremony
Jul 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The cerermony offers the chanting of the Shurangama Litany. It will be followed by a Dharma talk. Continue reading →
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Priory closed
Priory closed
Jul 25 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 →
26
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Jul 26 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
Jul 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 →
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 27 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Jul 27 @ 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
Jul 28 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Jul 29 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Renewal of Vows 7:00 pm
Renewal of Vows
Jul 29 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Renewal of Vows ceremony will be followed by meditation. At 8:10pm there will be a discussion on following the Precepts. Continue reading →
Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Jul 29 @ 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 →
30
Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Jul 30 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Jul 30 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Rummage Sale 8:30 am
Rummage Sale
Jul 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Priory’s annual Rummage Sale, to generate funds offering what one person does not want to be made available to another person who wants it. Please join us for the fun event. Continue reading →
Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Jul 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Jul 30 @ 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
Jul 31 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Transfer of Merit ceremony 10:30 am
Transfer of Merit ceremony
Jul 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This ceremony offers us the opportunity to give merit to all who are in need. We chant the Shushogi (What is Truly meant by Training and Enlightenment) in making this offering. Dharma talk will follow. Continue reading →