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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Board meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday\, October 3rd.  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-38/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T210000
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SUMMARY:I Had a Good Teacher Book Discussion led by Giuseppe Prisco
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, October 7th\, please join us for a discussion of  our abbot emeritus Les Kaye’s  latest (and last) book I Had a Good Teacher. It is a collection of notable Dharma talks and it was named by SpiritualityandPractice.com as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2025. \nGiuseppe Prisco\, a Les Kaye ordained priest and the editor of the book\, will provide insights about Les and his teachings and will handle questions and comments from the audience.” \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/i-had-a-good-teacher-book-discussion-led-by-giuseppe-prisco/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T212541Z
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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-26/
LOCATION:Kannon Do\, 1972 Rock Street\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Zen Discussion Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T210000
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SUMMARY:A Sense of Something Greater Book Discussion led by Teresa Bouza
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, October 14th\, please join us for a discussion of our abbot emeritus Les Kaye’s  book  A Sense of Something Greater: Zen and the Search for Balance in Silicon Valley.  For Les\, Zen was more than awareness–it is “the continued determination to be authentic in relationships\, to create meaningful\, intimate\, intentional bonds with people\, things\, and the environment.” In the book\, Les’ teachings are paired with interviews with current tech employees and Zen practitioners which were conducted by Teresa. \nTeresa was ordained as a priest by Les\, and is a journalist\, and a caregiver. Born in Latin America and raised in Spain\, she spent the majority of her professional career in the United States. A recipient of the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford\, she worked for The Wall Street Journal\, Spain’s global news agency EFE\, and the TV station Univision. She co-authored A Sense of Something Greater: Zen and the Search for Balance in Silicon Valley with Les. Teresa is grateful for the beauty she found during the years she practiced meditation with her sangha at Kannon Do Zen Center in Mountain View (California). She loves spending time outdoors\, subtle things in the world\, and her Dharma name (Zen Breeze). Currently residing in Spain\, Teresa recently navigated a deeply personal caregiving journey\, providing dedicated care for her mother for seven years until her passing from Alzheimer’s disease last month. Teresa is an instructor for the Zen Caregiving Project where she teaches online classes for family caregivers\, introducing them to practical mindfulness-based approaches and tools to build their emotional resilience. \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/a-sense-of-something-greater-book-discussion-led-by-teresa-bouza/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261021T195500
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SUMMARY:Joyously Through the Days Book Discussion led by Dan Geiger
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, October 21st\, please join us for a discussion of our abbot emeritus Les Kaye’s  book  Joyously Through the Days: Living the Journey of Spiritual Practice led by Dan Geiger.  This book offers a path to rich and lasting happiness achieved through what Huston Smith calls “goal-attaining patience” where Les explores life’s every day complexities and instructs us in the Zen way through our human foibles. \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/joyously-through-the-days-book-discussion-dan-geiger/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T210000
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SUMMARY:On Being Human\, led by Umar Q
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evening\, October 28th\, please join us for a discussion of one of our abbot emeritus Les Kaye’s final talks for Kannon Do. In this talk\, Les speaks about what it means to be human. \nFor those who would like to hear the talk before the discussion\, it can be found 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/on-being-human-led-by-umar-q/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T122036Z
CREATED:20260909T122036Z
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SUMMARY:One-Day Meditation Retreat led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION:Kannon Do will host a one-day sitting on Saturday\, October 31st. It is led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer\, founder and director of Everyday Zen Foundation. 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 of daily responsibilities diminish\, giving a wider world view a chance to appear\, along with a sense of gratitude and calmness. We encourage you to organize your schedule so that you can attend this one day retreat. If you are interested in attending or have questions\, please contact Dan Geiger at dan@dangeiger.com. \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. \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/one-day-meditation-retreat-led-by-zoketsu-norman-fischer/
CATEGORIES:Events,One Day Sittings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260210T133055Z
CREATED:20251004T201754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133055Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Board meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday\, November 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-39/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T122157Z
CREATED:20260909T122157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T122157Z
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SUMMARY:One-Day Meditation Retreat led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION:Kannon Do will host a one-day sitting on Saturday\, November 21st. It is led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer\, founder and director of Everyday Zen Foundation. 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 of daily responsibilities diminish\, giving a wider world view a chance to appear\, along with a sense of gratitude and calmness. We encourage you to organize your schedule so that you can attend this one day retreat. If you are interested in attending or have questions\, please contact Dan Geiger at dan@dangeiger.com. \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. \n 
URL:https://kannondo.org/event/one-day-meditation-retreat-led-by-zoketsu-norman-fischer-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,One Day Sittings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T123000
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CREATED:20251004T201902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133122Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Board meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday\, December 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-40/
CATEGORIES:Events
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