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Guest Speaker: Michael McCord

Please join us on Wednesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. after zazen for a Dharma talk by  Michael McCord of the San Francisco Zen Center. Michael McCord is a Zen Buddhist priest ordained by Paul Haller. He holds a BA in Theology and has done vocational training for mentally challenged individuals.

Intro to Zen

Please join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on Saturday,  May 25th.  This orientation is intended primarily 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.

Oryoki Training

If you plan on attending Sesshin on June 8th please join Victor Legge for Oryoki training on Saturday,  June 1st at 10:20 a.m.  Oryoki is the traditional way that Japanese monks eat their food in monasteries.

Guest Speaker: Linda Cutts

Please join us on Wednesday, June 5th at 8 p.m. after zazen for a Dharma talk by Eijun Linda Cutts (Senior Dharma teacher). Eijun Linda Cutts came to San Francisco Zen Center in 1971 and was ordained as a priest in 1975.

Oryoki Training

If you plan on attending Sesshin on June 8th please join Ken Simpson for Oryoki training on Friday, June 7th at 6 p.m.  Oryoki is the traditional way that Japanese monks eat their food in monasteries.

One Day Meditation Retreat (Sesshin)

Kannon Do will host a one-day meditation retreat, or Sesshin on Saturday, June 8th. 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.

Garden Day

Please join Megan and Lee for a garden work day at Kannon Do on Saturday, June 15 from 10:30 a.m. until noon.  Gardening tools and gloves will be supplied.  Please come and help us maintain the garden and landscaping.  No experience is needed, just willing hands.  Tea, water, and cookies will be provided.

Sangha Meeting

Please join us for the Sangha meeting held in the Sangha house at 10: 30 a.m. on  June 15th.  Everyone is welcome.

Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness Book Discussion

Please join us for a discussion of Chapter 6 of Suzuki Roshi's book "Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness: Zen Talks on the Sandokai" after zazen on Wednesday, June 19th, at 8 p.m. led by Bonnie Sarmiento.  Instead of a Lecture we are discussing one chapter of the book each 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Intro to Zen

Please join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on Saturday,  June 22nd.  This orientation is intended primarily 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.