February 2020
Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness Book Discussion
Please join us for a discussion of Chapter 11 of Suzuki Roshi's book "Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness: Zen Talks on the Sandokai" after zazen on Wednesday, February 19th, at 8 p.m. Instead of a Lecture we are discussing one chapter of the book each 3rd Wednesday of the month. The discussion will be…
Find out more »Intro to Zen
Please join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on Saturday, February 22nd. This orientation is intended 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 fourth Saturday of the month, lasting about 90 minutes.
Find out more »Garden Day
Please join us for a garden work day at Kannon Do on Saturday, February 22nd from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Tasks such as pruning, raking and weeding will be taken care of in the front and back areas. Please come and help us maintain the garden and landscape. Tea and cookies will be served. We'll meet…
Find out more »Bonnie’s Priest Ordination (Tokudo) Ceremony
Please join us for Bonnie Sarmiento's priest ordination (Tokudo) ceremony on Saturday, February 29th from 10:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m.
Find out more »March 2020
Guest Speaker: Cornelia Shonkwiler -Event is Cancelled/Postponed
Please note: All in person events at Kannon Do will be closed for a few weeks starting March 10th, 2020, in order to prevent the spread of the corona virus. We plan to host online meditation sessions and dharma talks soon via zoom until our usual programs resume. On Wednesday, March 11, our guest…
Find out more »Meditation in Life Discussion Series -Event is Cancelled/Postponed
Please note: All in person events at Kannon Do will be closed for a few weeks starting March 10th, 2020, in order to prevent the spread of the corona virus. We plan to host online meditation sessions and dharma talks soon via zoom until our usual programs resume. Please join us on Saturday, March…
Find out more »Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness Book Discussion -Event is Cancelled
Please note: All in person events at Kannon Do will be closed for a few weeks starting March 10th, 2020, in order to prevent the spread of the corona virus. We plan to host online meditation sessions and dharma talks soon via zoom until our usual programs resume. Please join us for a discussion of…
Find out more »Annual Meeting -Event is Cancelled/Postponed
Please note: All in person events at Kannon Do will be closed for a few weeks starting March 10th, 2020, in order to prevent the spread of the corona virus. We plan to host online meditation sessions and dharma talks soon via zoom until our usual programs resume. Please join us on Sunday, March…
Find out more »Crooked Cucumber – Online Book Discussion Part II
Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/911714224 This Wednesday evening, March 25th, we will be continuing our discussion of chapter 6 and the beginning of chapter 7 from 'Crooked Cucumber', a biography of Suzuki Roshi by David Chadwick. This section explains the hardships Suzuki Roshi faced during WWII and how he practiced during that difficult time. This can…
Find out more »Intro to Zen – Event is Cancelled
Please note: All in person events at Kannon Do will be closed for a few weeks starting March 10th, 2020, in order to prevent the spread of the corona virus. We plan to host online meditation sessions and dharma talks soon via zoom until our usual programs resume. Please join us at 10:30 AM…
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