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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250830T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250927T152913Z
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SUMMARY:Priest Group Meeting and Forms Training with Misha Shungen Merrill
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 30th\, the Priest Group of currently active Kannon Do priests will meet from 12:00 noon to 1 p.m.  This will be followed by a training session for Doan Ryo participants from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Both sessions\, led by Misha Shungen Merrill\, are by invitation only\, and will be held in the zendo. \nMisha received Dharma Transmission from Les Kaye Roshi in 1998\, and has been the guiding teacher for Zen Heart Sangha in Woodside\, California since 1990. She has recently become an Affiliate Teacher at Kannon Do. \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/priest-group-and-forms-training-with-misha-shungen-merrill/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20250505T170157Z
CREATED:20241204T145241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170157Z
UID:12370-1756549800-1756555200@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk:  Zoketsu Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday morning\, August 30th Zoketsu Norman Fischer\, founder and director of Everyday Zen Foundation\, will give an in-person dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nZoketsu Norman Fischer was ordained by Zentatsu Richard Baker in 1980 and received shiho (Dharma transmission) from Sojun Mel Weitsman in 1988. He practiced at the San Francisco Zen Center for 25 years\, serving as co-abbot from 1995 to 2000\, when he founded the Everyday Zen Foundation\, which he continues to lead. An author and poet\, his most recent Dharma books are When You Greet Me I Bow: Notes and Reflections From a Life in Zen; Mountains and Rivers Sutra: Teachings by Norman Fischer; and The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path. His most recent poetry titles include Through a Window\, Men in Suits: A Poem\, and Selected Poems (1980-2013). His websites are NormanFischer.org and EverydayZen.org. Norman and his wife Kathie have been married for more than four decades. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Saturday Morning Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \nMeditation 5:30 – 6:10 am \nWalking Meditation 6:10 – 6:20 am \nMeditation6:20 – 7:00 am \nService7:00 – 7:25 am \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-zoketsu-norman-fischer-6/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250827T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20250826T012126Z
CREATED:20250710T202636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T012126Z
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SUMMARY:I Had a Good Teacher Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, August 27th\, please join us for a discussion of our abbot emeritus’ latest book I Had a Good Teacher.  Umar Qu will lead a discussion of Chapter 2 titled Building Monuments. \nFor more information about the book and where it can be purchased\, please see here. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/book-discussion-i-had-a-good-teacher-chapter-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T200000
DTSTAMP:20250622T230154Z
CREATED:20250622T230154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T230154Z
UID:13747-1756146600-1756152000@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a discussion for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. \nSpend 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. Discover how Zen practice can supplement your life. Find out how Buddhism may fit within our contemporary society. Be part of a dynamic local community within the Mountain View Area. Tea and snacks provided. \nSchedule: \n6:30pm – Welcome and introduction to Zen practice\n6:50pm – Quiet zazen sitting\n7:10pm – Background on Kannon Do\, and a short discussion\n7:40pm – Break for chatting and refreshments
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/zen-discussion-group-introducing-zen-for-modern-lives-14/
LOCATION:Kannon Do\, 1972 Rock Street\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Zen Discussion Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20250729T015636Z
CREATED:20250729T015636Z
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UID:13803-1755719700-1755723600@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Umar Q
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, August 20th\, Umar will give an in-person dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-umar-q-6/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20250729T015303Z
CREATED:20250729T015303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T015303Z
UID:13801-1755114900-1755118800@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Lee Marsullo
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\,  August 13th\, Lee will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-lee-marsullo-9/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T200000
DTSTAMP:20250622T230114Z
CREATED:20250622T230114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T230114Z
UID:13745-1754937000-1754942400@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a discussion for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. \nSpend 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. Discover how Zen practice can supplement your life. Find out how Buddhism may fit within our contemporary society. Be part of a dynamic local community within the Mountain View Area. Tea and snacks provided. \nSchedule: \n6:30pm – Welcome and introduction to Zen practice\n6:50pm – Quiet zazen sitting\n7:10pm – Background on Kannon Do\, and a short discussion\n7:40pm – Break for chatting and refreshments
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/zen-discussion-group-introducing-zen-for-modern-lives-13/
LOCATION:Kannon Do\, 1972 Rock Street\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Zen Discussion Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20250708T232524Z
CREATED:20250708T231929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T232524Z
UID:13778-1754834400-1754841600@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Priest Ordination (Tokudo) Ceremony for Elizabeth Orr
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlternatively\, please join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-priest-ordination-tokudo-ceremony-for-elizabeth-orr/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T170000
DTSTAMP:20250722T011813Z
CREATED:20241212T133537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T011813Z
UID:12479-1754726400-1754758800@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:One-Day Meditation Retreat led by Renshin Bunce
DESCRIPTION:Kannon Do will host a one-day sitting on Saturday\, August 9th\, from 8am to 5pm. This sitting will be led by Renshin Bunce\, a dharma transmitted teacher associated with the Everyday Zen Foundation. The sitting will take place in our zendo\, with lunch and tea being served. The suggested contribution for the day is $50 per person (less if you are financially constrained)\, which will pay for food and teacher dana. This one-day sitting is appropriate for both beginners and more experienced practitioners. If you are interested in attending\, please register here. Once registered\, we will forward you more information about the day. Here’s a draft schedule for the day. If you have immediate questions\, please contact Dan Geiger at dan@dangeiger.com. \nRenshin Bunce is a priest associated with Everyday Zen and is a dharma heir of the late Myogen Steve Stücky. She was priest ordained in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in 2003 by the late Zenkei Blanche Hartman. After seven years’ residence at San Francisco Zen Center\, Renshin worked for 12 years as a hospice chaplain. An author of several books\, Renshin is now retired\, continues to teach\, and lives in Eureka CA.
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/one-day-meditation-retreat-led-by-renshin-bunce/
CATEGORIES:Events,One Day Sittings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20250710T202453Z
CREATED:20250710T202453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T202453Z
UID:13787-1754510100-1754514000@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Brenda Golianu
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, August 6th\, Brenda will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nPlease join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-brenda-golianu-10/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T123000
DTSTAMP:20250429T142155Z
CREATED:20250429T142155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142155Z
UID:13659-1754130600-1754137800@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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). \nFor those who cannot attend in-person\, please join via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring  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 of. \nThe agenda includes  a review of Kannon Do’s financial status\, reports on projects underway\, identification and action plans for new tasks\,  reports on the results of past special events\, and discussion of upcoming events. \nThe meeting is a good way to learn how Kannon Do is managed and provides an opportunity to help take care of our center so that it continues to run smoothly. \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/sangha-meeting-25/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20250710T202215Z
CREATED:20250710T202215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T202215Z
UID:13706-1753905300-1753909200@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Travis Marsot
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, July 30th\,  Travis will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nTravis Marsot has been a student of Keido Les Kaye since 2016.  Travis is a pickleball instructor\, an avid snowboarder\, and has a 25-year career in the medical device industry.  He has a wife\, two daughters\, and a dog.  His dharma name is Keishin\, and he enjoys a cup of coffee with friends. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-travis-marsot-10/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20250427T123642Z
CREATED:20250425T132020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T123642Z
UID:13639-1753300500-1753304400@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk:  Jamie Howell
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, July 23rd\, Jamie Howell will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nKogen 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. After four years of study with Sasaki Roshi\, Jamie joined the San Francisco Zen Center and began studying with Daiyu Michael Wenger. He was Shuso in 2005 and received Lay Entrustment in 2011. Since then\, he has studied with Monja Coen in São Paulo and Rachel Mansfield Howlett in Santa Rosa and has taught at the San Francisco Zen Center\, Dragon’s Leap Hermitage (San Francisco)\, and extensively on Zoom. Jamie lives in Noe Valley with his wife of 55 years\, Heidi\, and his 11-year-old rescue mutt\, Parker. His three daughters\, two sons-in-law\, and three grandchildren live nearby. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Saturday Morning Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \nMeditation 5:30 – 6:10 am \nWalking Meditation 6:10 – 6:20 am \nMeditation6:20 – 7:00 am \nService7:00 – 7:25 am \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-jamie-howell/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T143000
DTSTAMP:20250708T232304Z
CREATED:20250708T230548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T232304Z
UID:13775-1752928200-1752935400@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Priest Ordination (Tokudo) Ceremony for Tim Sandoe
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nAlternatively\, please join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-priest-ordination-tokudo-ceremony-for-tim-sandoe/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20250505T170316Z
CREATED:20241204T145023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170316Z
UID:12367-1752921000-1752926400@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk:  Zoketsu Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION: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. \nZoketsu Norman Fischer was ordained by Zentatsu Richard Baker in 1980 and received shiho (Dharma transmission) from Sojun Mel Weitsman in 1988. He practiced at the San Francisco Zen Center for 25 years\, serving as co-abbot from 1995 to 2000\, when he founded the Everyday Zen Foundation\, which he continues to lead. An author and poet\, his most recent Dharma books are When You Greet Me I Bow: Notes and Reflections From a Life in Zen; Mountains and Rivers Sutra: Teachings by Norman Fischer; and The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path. His most recent poetry titles include Through a Window\, Men in Suits: A Poem\, and Selected Poems (1980-2013). His websites are NormanFischer.org and EverydayZen.org. Norman and his wife Kathie have been married for more than four decades. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Saturday Morning Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \nMeditation 5:30 – 6:10 am \nWalking Meditation 6:10 – 6:20 am \nMeditation6:20 – 7:00 am \nService7:00 – 7:25 am \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-zoketsu-norman-fischer-5/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20250628T230900Z
CREATED:20250628T230900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T230900Z
UID:13767-1752695700-1752699600@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Online Dharma Talk: Les Kaye
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, July 16th\, our teacher and abbot emeritus Les Kaye will give a dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nPlease join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 8:00 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/online-dharma-talk-les-kaye-36/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T200000
DTSTAMP:20250622T230016Z
CREATED:20250622T230016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T230016Z
UID:13743-1752517800-1752523200@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a discussion for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. \nSpend 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. Discover how Zen practice can supplement your life. Find out how Buddhism may fit within our contemporary society. Be part of a dynamic local community within the Mountain View Area. Tea and snacks provided. \nSchedule: \n6:30pm – Welcome and introduction to Zen practice\n6:50pm – Quiet zazen sitting\n7:10pm – Background on Kannon Do\, and a short discussion\n7:40pm – Break for chatting and refreshments
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/zen-discussion-group-introducing-zen-for-modern-lives-9/
LOCATION:Kannon Do\, 1972 Rock Street\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Zen Discussion Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T210000
DTSTAMP:20250530T174510Z
CREATED:20250530T174311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T174510Z
UID:13710-1752090900-1752094800@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk:  Tova Green
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, July 9th\, Tova Green will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nTova 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. Tova was priest-ordained in 2003 and received Dharma transmission from Eijun Linda Cutts in 2015. Tova is the Branching Streams Director\, supporting and connecting the 80+ Zen Centers and sanghas in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. She also writes blogs for SFZC’s online newsletter\, Sangha News. Tova co-founded SFZC’s Queer Dharma group and has been involved in Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging initiatives during her twenty-four years as a resident. She has worked with those who are approaching death as a hospice social worker and as a priest. Tova enjoys reading and writing poetry and playing the cello. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Saturday Morning Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \nMeditation 5:30 – 6:10 am \nWalking Meditation 6:10 – 6:20 am \nMeditation6:20 – 7:00 am \nService7:00 – 7:25 am \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-tova-green-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T123000
DTSTAMP:20250429T142043Z
CREATED:20250429T142043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142043Z
UID:13658-1751711400-1751718600@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Sangha meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday\, July 5th.   Everyone is welcome.  The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online). \nFor those who cannot attend in-person\, please join via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring  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 of. \nThe agenda includes  a review of Kannon Do’s financial status\, reports on projects underway\, identification and action plans for new tasks\,  reports on the results of past special events\, and discussion of upcoming events. \nThe meeting is a good way to learn how Kannon Do is managed and provides an opportunity to help take care of our center so that it continues to run smoothly. \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/sangha-meeting-24/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250702T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250702T210000
DTSTAMP:20250318T131133Z
CREATED:20250318T130650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T131133Z
UID:13562-1751486100-1751490000@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Kigen Anna Breckenridge
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, July 2nd\, Kigen Anna Breckenridge will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nAnna first attended Kannon Do as a high school student inspired by Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind. She continued her zazen practice while attending college in the Pacific Northwest. \nAfter returning to the Bay Area in 2010\, she became a formal member of Kannon Do and student of Rev. Keido Les Kaye. She received priest ordination in October 2023. \nShe currently serves on the Kannon Do Board of Directors\, as Operations Manager for the Soto Zen Buddhist Association\, and as an event manager for East Bay Meditation Center. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-kigen-anna-breckenridge-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20250324T170632Z
CREATED:20250324T170632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T170632Z
UID:13593-1750881300-1750885200@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Umar Q
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, June 25th\, Umar will give an in-person dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-umar-q-5/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T200000
DTSTAMP:20250511T023551Z
CREATED:20250511T023551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T023551Z
UID:13683-1750703400-1750708800@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a discussion for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. \nSpend 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. Discover how Zen practice can supplement your life. Find out how Buddhism may fit within our contemporary society. Be part of a dynamic local community within the Mountain View Area. Tea and snacks provided. \nSchedule: \n6:30pm – Welcome and introduction to Zen practice\n6:50pm – Quiet zazen sitting\n7:10pm – Background on Kannon Do\, and a short discussion\n7:40pm – Break for chatting and refreshments
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/zen-discussion-group-introducing-zen-for-modern-lives-12/
LOCATION:Kannon Do\, 1972 Rock Street\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Zen Discussion Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20250316T172911Z
CREATED:20250316T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T172911Z
UID:13542-1750276500-1750280400@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Lee Marsullo
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\,  June 18th\, Lee will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-lee-marsullo-8/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20250612T000144Z
CREATED:20241212T133200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T000144Z
UID:12477-1749888000-1749920400@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:One-Day Meditation Retreat led by Ando Jaune Evans
DESCRIPTION:This sitting will be led by Ando Jaune Evans\, a Dharma transmitted teacher associated with the Everyday Zen Foundation. The sitting will take place in our zendo\, with lunch and tea being served. The suggested contribution for the day is $50 per person which will pay for food and teacher dana. Sliding scale fees are welcome and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. This one-day sitting is appropriate for both beginners and more experienced practitioners. \nIf you are interested in attending or have questions\, please contact Dan Geiger at dan@dangeiger.com. \nAndo Jaune Evans was originally ordained as a priest in the White Plum Lineage by Bernie Glassman and Taizan Maezumi Roshi in 1983 at the Zen Community of New York. She leads the Heart of Compassion Zen Sangha in Point Reyes\, California. Jaune works as the Executive Director of Tamalpais Trust\, a philanthropic foundation which supports and helps to protect Indigenous Peoples’ sacred lands and waters\, cultural and human rights\, gender empowerment\, and global justice alliance-building. She serves on the Board of Directors of Commonweal\, the leadership team of Healing Circles\, and is an Advisor to both the Board of the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center and Mesa Refuge Writer’s Refuge. \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/one-day-meditation-retreat-led-by-ando-jaune-evans-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,One Day Sittings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20250324T170459Z
CREATED:20250324T170459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T170459Z
UID:13591-1749671700-1749675600@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Online Dharma Talk: Teresa Bouza
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, June 11th\, Teresa will give a Dharma talk followed by an online discussion. \nPlease join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/online-dharma-talk-teresa-bouza-30/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T200000
DTSTAMP:20250511T023516Z
CREATED:20250511T023516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T023516Z
UID:13681-1749493800-1749499200@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a discussion for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. \nSpend 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. Discover how Zen practice can supplement your life. Find out how Buddhism may fit within our contemporary society. Be part of a dynamic local community within the Mountain View Area. Tea and snacks provided. \nSchedule: \n6:30pm – Welcome and introduction to Zen practice\n6:50pm – Quiet zazen sitting\n7:10pm – Background on Kannon Do\, and a short discussion\n7:40pm – Break for chatting and refreshments
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/zen-discussion-group-introducing-zen-for-modern-lives-11/
LOCATION:Kannon Do\, 1972 Rock Street\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Zen Discussion Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T123000
DTSTAMP:20250429T142409Z
CREATED:20250429T142409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142409Z
UID:13663-1749292200-1749299400@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Sangha meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday\, June 7th.   Everyone is welcome.  The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online). \nFor those who cannot attend in-person\, please join via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring  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 of. \nThe agenda includes  a review of Kannon Do’s financial status\, reports on projects underway\, identification and action plans for new tasks\,  reports on the results of past special events\, and discussion of upcoming events. \nThe meeting is a good way to learn how Kannon Do is managed and provides an opportunity to help take care of our center so that it continues to run smoothly. \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/sangha-meeting-26/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20250527T072513Z
CREATED:20250527T072513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T072513Z
UID:13707-1749066900-1749070800@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-person Dharma Talk: Travis Marsot
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, June 4th\,  Travis will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nTravis Marsot has been a student of Keido Les Kaye since 2016.  Travis is a pickleball instructor\, an avid snowboarder\, and has a 25-year career in the medical device industry.  He has a wife\, two daughters\, and a dog.  His dharma name is Keishin\, and he enjoys a cup of coffee with friends. \nFor those wishing to join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 7:55 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-travis-marsot-8/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20250313T124638Z
CREATED:20250313T124638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T124638Z
UID:13490-1748462100-1748466000@kannondo.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Dharma Talk: William Thomas
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, May 28th\, William Thomas will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. \nWilliam is an expert in organizational behavior and currently resides in San Francisco.  He was ordained as a priest by our teacher Les Kaye in 2024.  William moved recently from France to the US and was a resident at San Francisco Zen Center. He started his Zen practice 10 years ago in the Deshimaru lineage and studied at the Institute of Buddhist Studies of Paris. He has lived and managed businesses in France\, India\, Spain\, the UK and Panama. \nPlease join us via Zoom: \nClicking this link will enable you to join the meeting without entering a password: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6067111411?pwd=aWtVNWdSZ2RIRkdQUEM5eHV5Wkhkdz09 \nOr you may join by entering in the meeting id and password manually: \nMeeting ID: 606 711 1411\nPasscode: 100088\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,6067111411#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,100088# \nDuring the discussion please mute yourself if you are in a noisy area\, and remember to unmute yourself if you are speaking. The discussion will be recorded. \nKannon Do Wednesday Night Online Meditation Schedule (via Zoom) \n7:10 pm to 7:50 – Zazen Meditation (Please go on mute if in a noisy area)\n7:50 pm to 8:00 pm – Service (We will be connecting with the Zendo)\n7:55 pm to 9:00 pm – Dharma talk and Q&A
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/in-person-dharma-talk-william-thomas-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T200000
DTSTAMP:20250511T023419Z
CREATED:20250511T023419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T023419Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a discussion for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. \nSpend 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. Discover how Zen practice can supplement your life. Find out how Buddhism may fit within our contemporary society. Be part of a dynamic local community within the Mountain View Area. Tea and snacks provided. \nSchedule: \n6:30pm – Welcome and introduction to Zen practice\n6:50pm – Quiet zazen sitting\n7:10pm – Background on Kannon Do\, and a short discussion\n7:40pm – Break for chatting and refreshments
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/zen-discussion-group-introducing-zen-for-modern-lives-10/
LOCATION:Kannon Do\, 1972 Rock Street\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Zen Discussion Group
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