On Saturday December 3rd at 10:30 AM we will work on some garden projects at Kannon Do. Our primary job will be clearing the space in front of the Kannon Do sign near the street so that we can create a simple zen style rock garden in that spot.

If you plan on attending Sesshin on December 10th please join Ken Simpson for Oryoki training on October 9th at 6:00 p.m. Oryoki is the traditional way that Japanese monks eat their food in monasteries.  At Sesshin 2 meals (breakfast and lunch) will be eaten Oryoki style.  Ken's teaching style is fun and informative.

Kannon Do will host a one-day meditation retreat, or Sesshin on December 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.

Please join us after zazen on December 14th  for a discussion on Right Livelihood.

Please join us for our annual Holiday Party (Potluck Supper) on Sunday, December 18, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, at Janet Harrington’s house (771 Orange Avenue, Los Altos). DIRECTIONS TO JANET’S HOUSE:  Take El Monte Avenue – east from 280 or west from El Camino Real.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will not be a lecture on Wednesday, November 24; and due to the Christmas holidays, there will no be lectures on Wednesday, December 21 and 28.

Join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on January 7th.  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.

Please join us after zazen on January 11th for a discussion on Right Effort.

Please join us for the Sangha meeting held in the Sangha house at 10: 30 a.m. on January 21st.  Everyone is welcome.

Join us for Robe Sewing at 10:30 a.m.