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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.

Guest Speaker: Isabelle Johansen

Please join us on Wednesday, June 26th at 8 p.m. after zazen for Isabelle Johansen's Dharma talk.  Isabelle and her family are relocating to Seattle in July.  During her Dharma talk Isabelle will share her experiences of Zen practice and what she has gained from being part of the Kannon Do community.

Buddhism in Society Series with Jackie Hider

Please join us on Saturday July 6th at 10:45am for a "Buddhism in Society" talk and discussion about homelessness and community chaplaincy with Jackie Hider. A former community college instructor in San Diego, Jackie started practicing Zen at the San Diego Zen Center in 1996.

Guest Speaker: Teresa Bouza

Please join us for Teresa's Dharma talk at 8 p.m. after zazen on Wednesday, July 10th. Teresa has been practicing at Kannon Do for several years and received priest ordination from our Abbott and teacher Les Kaye in 2018.

Meditation in Life Discussion Series

Please join us on Sunday July 14th from 1 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m. for a Meditation in Life discussion led by Columbine Robinson in our Kannon Do Garden.  We will discuss how meditation can help us approach situations without biases.

Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness Book Discussion

Please join us for a discussion of Chapter 7 of Suzuki Roshi's book "Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness: Zen Talks on the Sandokai" after zazen on Wednesday, July 17th, at 8 p.m. led by Brenda Golianu.   Instead of a Lecture we are discussing one chapter of the book each 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Garden Day

Please join Megan and Lee for a garden work day at Kannon Do on Saturday, July 20 from 10:30 a.m.

Sangha Meeting

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

Intro to Zen

Please join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on Saturday,  July 27th.  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.

Guest Speaker: Cuong Lu

Please join us after zazen on Wednesday, July 31st at 8 p.m. for a dharma talk by Cuong Lu.