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
Nov 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 →
Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Nov 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
Nov 2 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Nov 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
Nov 3 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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4
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Nov 4 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Nov 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
Nov 5 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Nov 5 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Nov 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Nov 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
Daylight Saving ends (-1:00)
Daylight Saving ends (-1:00)
Nov 6 all-day
2007+: 1st Sunday in November 1967-2006:last Sunday in October 1945:Sep 30 (ends “War” time begun 09-Feb-1942) 1918-1919:last Sunday in October Continue reading →
Meditation 9:30 am
Meditation
Nov 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Jiyu Kennett Memorial service 10:30 am
Jiyu Kennett Memorial service
Nov 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This ceremony will follow our morning meditation. We will be celebrating the life and death of Jiyu Kennett who is the founder of this temple. There will be a Dharma talk following. Continue reading →
7
Priory closed
Priory closed
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 9 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Nov 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
Nov 10 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Introduction to Practice 6:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Nov 10 @ 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 →
11
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Nov 11 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Nov 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
Nov 12 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Nov 12 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Nov 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 Day Retreat
All Day Retreat
Nov 13 all-day
This retreat will offer Zazen (Serene Reflection Meditation) through out the day beginning at 7:30 am and ending at 3:00 pm with tea.Please join us in offering practice to and for ourselves and all beings. Continue reading →
14
Priory closed
Priory closed
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 16 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Nov 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
Nov 17 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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18
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Nov 18 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Nov 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 →
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Meditation 7:00 am
Meditation
Nov 19 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Nov 19 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Nov 19 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Nov 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
Nov 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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21
Priory closed
Priory closed
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 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
Nov 23 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Nov 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 Service 7:00 am
Morning Service
Nov 24 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Introduction to Practice 6:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Nov 24 @ 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 →
25
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Nov 25 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Renewal of Vows 7:00 pm
Renewal of Vows
Nov 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This ceremony will be followed by a short meditation period and Vespers. There will be tea and Dharma discussion on the Precepts. Continue reading →
Vesper/Precepts Class 8:00 pm
Vesper/Precepts Class
Nov 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
Nov 26 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Short Morning Service. 7:00 am
Short Morning Service.
Nov 26 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 am
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Work Meditation 11:00 am
Work Meditation
Nov 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Vespers 8:00 pm
Vespers
Nov 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
Nov 27 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Transfer of merit ceremony 10:30 am
Transfer of merit ceremony
Nov 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
During the ceremony we will be offering merit for all those requested and will be chanting the Soto Zen Scripture by Eihei Dogen “Shushogi”. There will be tea and Dharma following. Continue reading →
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Priory closed
Priory closed
Nov 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 →
29
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Priory closed Renewal Day ’til 7:00 pm
Nov 29 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
Nov 29 @ 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 →
30
Morning Serv 7:00 am
Morning Serv
Nov 30 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Vesper//Dharma talk 8:00 pm
Vesper//Dharma talk
Nov 30 @ 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 →