In Fukanzazengi, Dogen Zenji says that zazen is the Dharma gate of ease and joy, and that traps and snares can never reach it. Today, particularly in our long sittings and retreats, we receive instructions to be silent and still.
Following the Precepts series, Victoria Austin will lead a practice discussion with the theme "Actualizing Zen Vows in the World". Actualizing Zen Vows in the World The Bodhisattva Precepts can be studied at the level of ultimate truth, relative truth, and skill in action.
On Wednesday evening, February 4th, Chris Chapman will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. Chris Chapman started practicing Zen in 2001 in hopes to make the world better following the birth of his daughter soon after the events of 9-11.
Please join us for a Sangha meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 7th. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
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 , February 11th Tim Sandoe will give an in-person Way Seeking Mind talk at the Kannon Do Meditation Center. Tim's talk will be followed by time for questions and discussion.
On Wednesday evening, February 18th, Giuseppe will give a Dharma talk followed by an online discussion.
On Wednesday evening, February 25th, Tova Green will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. Tova Green, she/her, trained as a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 25 years. She recently moved to Enso Village, a Zen-inspired Senior Living Community in Healdsburg.
Please join us for a Sangha meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7th. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
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.
