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Intro to Zen
Please join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on June 2nd. This orientation is intended primarily for individuals new to Zen practice, as well as experienced practitioners who have questions about their contemplative practice. This informal get together takes place on the first Saturday of the month, lasting about 90 minutes.
Find out more »Garden Day
Please join Lee, Megan and others for a Garden Work Day on Saturday, June 2nd at 10: 30 a.m. in the courtyard. The grounds at Kannon Do are looking good as we approach summer, and we will need to continue weeding and pruning actively to keep the garden looking neat. Please come and help to…
Find out more »Guest Speaker: Vanessa
Please join us for Vanessa Able's Dharma talk after zazen (at 7: 10 p.m.) on Wednesday, June 6th.
Find out more »Oryoki Training
If you plan on attending Sesshin on June 9th please join Ken Simpson for Oryoki training on Friday, June 8th at 6 p.m. Oryoki is the traditional way that Japanese monks eat their food in monasteries. At Sesshin 2 meals (breakfast and lunch) will be eaten Oryoki style. Newcomers are particularly welcome, but experienced people…
Find out more »One Day Meditation Retreat (Sesshin)
Kannon Do will host a one-day meditation retreat, or Sesshin on June 9th. 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. The distractions and pressures…
Find out more »Sangha Meeting
Please join us for the Sangha meeting held in the Sangha house at 10: 30 a.m. on June 16th. Everyone is welcome. During these monthly meetings, the Kannon Do board - and other members and friends who attend - review the operations of our center and ensure that all necessary tasks are being taken care…
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