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    • In-Person Dharma Talk: Vanessa Able

    On Wednesday evening, September 17th, Vanessa will give an in-person dharma talk followed by a discussion. Koji Vanessa Able is a remote member of the Kannon Do community, having lived and practiced there in person for six wonderful years.

    Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives

    Kannon Do 1972 Rock Street, Mountain View, CA, United States

    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.

    In-person Dharma Talk: Alan Block

    On Wednesday evening, September 24th, Alan Block will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. Alan Block is entrusted as a teacher of Zen Buddhism by Zoketsu Norman Fischer in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki of the San Francisco Zen Center.

    Forms Training and Priest Group Meeting with Misha Shungen Merrill

    On Saturday, September 27th, there will be a training session for Doan Ryo participants from 10:30 to 11:30am. The Priest Group of currently active Kannon Do priests will meet after the training session from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Both sessions, led by Misha Shungen Merrill, are by invitation only, and will be held in the zendo.

    Fall Open House

    You’re Invited to our Open House! Discover Your Local Zen Meditation Center At the Kannon Do Temple at 1972 Rock Street on Saturday September 27 12:00-2:00pm Kannon Do is a place just around the corner where you can explore meditation and mindfulness.

    • I Had a Good Teacher Book Discussion

    On Wednesday evening, October 1st, 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 3 titled The Honey Bee Is Not Concerned With Failure. For more information about the book and where it can be purchased, please see here.

    One-Day Meditation Retreat led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer

    PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONE DAY SITTING. Kannon Do will host a one-day sitting on Saturday, October 11th. It is led by Zoketsu Norman Fischer, founder and director of Everyday Zen Foundation.