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
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Introduction to Practice
7:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Meditation instruction and an introduction to our practice and the ceremonial aspects of the Soto Zen tradition. Continue reading →
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Meditation and Class
11:30 am
Meditation and Class
Dec 2 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meditation, Mid-day Service and Dharma Discussion Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Precepts Discussion
7:30 pm
Precepts Discussion
Dec 2 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
One of the foundations of our practice is looking at our minds through the lens of the Bodhisattva Precepts and this evening we will have an open discussion about the Precepts and other aspects of practice. Continue reading →
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Day long retreat. The Most Excellent Mirror Samadhi
8:30 am
Day long retreat. The Most Excellent Mirror Samadhi
Dec 4 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
During this retreat we will explore a little of the use and meaning of the Most Excellent Mirror Samadhi, a poem written by the Chinese master Tozan Ryokai which is recited regularly in Soto Zen temples worldwide. Lunch will be … Continue reading →
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No Morning Service or Meditation
No Morning Service or Meditation
Dec 6 all-day
A quiet morning at the temple — no services in the morning. The rest of the day follows as usual. Continue reading →
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Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Dharma talk
7:30 pm
Dharma talk
Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dharma discussion will be on various topics of training in the Soto Zen Tradition. Continue reading →
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Introduction to Practice
7:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Meditation instruction and an introduction to our practice and the ceremonial aspects of the Soto Zen tradition. Continue reading →
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Meditation and Class
11:30 am
Meditation and Class
Dec 9 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meditation, Mid-day Service and Dharma Discussion Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Precepts Discussion
7:30 pm
Precepts Discussion
Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
One of the foundations of our practice is looking at our minds through the lens of the Bodhisattva Precepts and this evening we will have an open discussion about the Precepts and other aspects of practice. Continue reading →
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Working Meditation Day
9:00 am
Working Meditation Day
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Work is a long standing element of practice in the Zen tradition and represents a concrete way to put practice into action in our everyday life. Working Meditation days at the Priory are a way to concentrate on and develop … Continue reading →
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Meditation
9:30 am
Family Day
10:30 am
Family Day
Dec 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A family day is an opportunity for families with children to come and learn a bit about practice in a kid friendly way. The morning usually starts with a little walking meditation and some guided sitting meditation followed by a … Continue reading →
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Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Dharma talk
7:30 pm
Dharma talk
Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dharma discussion will be on various topics of training in the Soto Zen Tradition. Continue reading →
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Introduction to Practice
7:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Dec 15 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Meditation instruction and an introduction to our practice and the ceremonial aspects of the Soto Zen tradition. Continue reading →
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Meditation and Class
11:30 am
Meditation and Class
Dec 16 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meditation, Mid-day Service and Dharma Discussion Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Precepts Discussion
7:30 pm
Precepts Discussion
Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
One of the foundations of our practice is looking at our minds through the lens of the Bodhisattva Precepts and this evening we will have an open discussion about the Precepts and other aspects of practice. Continue reading →
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Meditation
9:30 am
Enlightenment Day Festival
10:30 am
Enlightenment Day Festival
Dec 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This important festival celebrates Shakyamuni Buddha’s moment of spiritual awakening as he sat under the Bodhi tree in ancient India. From this Awakening flows out all of the Buddhadharma. The festival ceremony will be followed by tea and a Dharma … Continue reading →
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Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Dharma talk
7:30 pm
Dharma talk
Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dharma discussion will be on various topics of training in the Soto Zen Tradition. Continue reading →
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Introduction to Practice
7:30 pm
Introduction to Practice
Dec 22 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Meditation instruction and an introduction to our practice and the ceremonial aspects of the Soto Zen tradition. Continue reading →
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Meditation and Class
11:30 am
Meditation and Class
Dec 23 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meditation, Mid-day Service and Dharma Discussion Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Precepts Discussion
7:30 pm
Precepts Discussion
Dec 23 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
One of the foundations of our practice is looking at our minds through the lens of the Bodhisattva Precepts and this evening we will have an open discussion about the Precepts and other aspects of practice. Continue reading →
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No Morning Service or Meditation
No Morning Service or Meditation
Dec 28 all-day
A quiet morning at the temple — no services in the morning. The rest of the day follows as usual. Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Meditation and Vespers
7:00 pm
Meditation and Vespers
Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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. Continue reading →
Dharma talk
7:30 pm
Dharma talk
Dec 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dharma discussion will be on various topics of training in the Soto Zen Tradition. Continue reading →
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No Morning Service or Meditation
No Morning Service or Meditation
Dec 29 all-day
A quiet morning at the temple — no services in the morning. The rest of the day follows as usual. Continue reading →
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No Morning Service or Meditation
No Morning Service or Meditation
Dec 30 all-day
A quiet morning at the temple — no services in the morning. The rest of the day follows as usual. Continue reading →
Meditation and Class
11:30 am
Meditation and Class
Dec 30 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meditation, Mid-day Service and Dharma Discussion Continue reading →
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No Morning Service or Meditation
No Morning Service or Meditation
Dec 31 all-day
A quiet morning at the temple — no services in the morning. The rest of the day follows as usual. Continue reading →
New Years Eve Meditation Vigil and Ceremony
7:00 pm
New Years Eve Meditation Vigil and Ceremony
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Around New Years, it is traditional to spend a little time at the temple reflecting on the past year and setting our intention for the coming year. For New Years Eve at the priory, we will have some extra periods … Continue reading →
Zoom New Years Eve Meditation Vigil and Ceremony
7:00 pm
Zoom New Years Eve Meditation Vigil and Ceremony
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Around New Years, it is traditional to spend a little time at the temple reflecting on the past year and setting our intention for the coming year. Because of covid-19, we will be broadcasting our usual ceremony and tea via … Continue reading →
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