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Meditation in Life: Choosing Skillful Means in Our Daily Lives

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

There are many daily obstacles we face, both on and off the cushion. As a group we will discuss the different approaches we take to overcome our daily obstacles in accord with our core beliefs and Buddhist principles.

Sangha Meeting

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

Please join us for the Sangha meeting held in the Sangha house at 10: 30 a.m. on January 20th.  Everyone is welcome.

Oryoki Training

If you plan on attending Sesshin on February 10th please join us for Oryoki training with Victor on Saturday, February 3rd following the last sitting. Oryoki is the traditional way that Japanese monks eat their food in monasteries.

Intro to Zen

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

Join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on February 3rd.  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 first Saturday of the month,  lasting  about 90 minutes.

Guest Speaker: Sharlene

Please join us after zazen on Wednesday, February 7th, as Sharlene Gee introduces herself and reflects on the events, large and small, that led her to practice at Kannon Do.

Oryoki Training

If you plan on attending Sesshin on February 10th please join us for Oryoki training with Ken on Friday, February 9th 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 February 10th. 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.

Sangha Meeting

Please join us for the Sangha meeting held in the Sangha house at 10: 30 a.m. on February 17th.  Everyone is welcome.

Introduction to Zen

Please join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on March 3rd.  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 first Saturday of the month,  lasting  about 90 minutes.

Annual Meeting

Please join us on Sunday, March 18, for our Kannon Do Annual Meeting. During this meeting we review our activities of the past year, plan for the coming year, elect new board members, select new officers, and identify stewards for the coming year.