We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a discussion for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. Spend some time with people who know the Zen forms and learn how to sit zazen in our beautiful space. Ask questions and learn about Kannon Do’s history and traditions.
On Wednesday evening, July 16th, our teacher and abbot emeritus Les Kaye will give a dharma talk followed by a discussion.
On Saturday morning, July 19th Zoketsu Norman Fischer, founder and director of Everyday Zen Foundation, will give an in-person dharma talk followed by a discussion. Zoketsu Norman Fischer was ordained by Zentatsu Richard Baker in 1980 and received shiho (Dharma transmission) from Sojun Mel Weitsman in 1988.
Please join us on Saturday July 19th at 12:30 p.m. for a Priest Ordination (Tokudo) Ceremony for Tim Sandoe. The ceremony will be followed by a reception and vegetarian potluck.
On Wednesday evening, July 23rd, Jamie Howell will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. Kogen Seido Jamie Howell was raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and Lubbock, Texas. He came to California in 1967 and began his Zen practice with Joshu Sasaki Roshi in 1979.
On Wednesday evening, July 30th, Travis will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion.
Please join us for a Sangha meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2nd. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
On Wednesday evening, August 6th, Brenda will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion.
Kannon Do will host a one-day sitting on Saturday, August 9th led by Renshin Bunce. This day of mindfulness offers a rare opportunity to turn our awareness to the simple activities that sustain our lives, and that we normally take for granted: breathing, walking, eating, being attentive to the workings of our mind.
Please join us on Sunday August 10th at 2 p.m. for a Priest Ordination (Tokudo) Ceremony for Elizabeth Orr. It is officiated by Kyosho Valorie Beer. The ceremony will be followed by a reception and vegetarian potluck.
