Please join us for our regularly scheduled meditation (zazen) on Wednesday,  January 2nd at 7: 10 p.m.  However, due to the holidays, there will be no Dharma talk.

Please join us on Saturday, January 12th, at 10: 30 a.m. for a discussion on Buddhist Practice in Silicon Valley.  The discussion will be led by Brenda Golianu, a long- time member of Kannon Do with extensive practice experience.  There are many daily obstacles we face, both on and off the cushion so the discussion will […]

Les and Teresa will discuss their book, A Sense of Something Greater: Zen and the Search for Balance in Silicon Valley, at East-West Bookstore,  324 Castro Street,   Mountain View, on January 14, at 7:30 PM.  After their talk, they will answer questions and sign copies.  

Please join us for a discussion of Chapter 1 of Suzuki Roshi's book "Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness: Zen Talks on the Sandokai" after zazen on Wednesday, January 16th at 8 p.m.  Instead of a Lecture we will discuss one chapter of the book each 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Umar Qu will moderate the […]

Please join us for the Sangha meeting held in the Sangha house at 10: 30 a.m. on January 19th.  Everyone is welcome. During  these monthly meetings, the Kannon Do board - and other members and friends who attend - review the operations of our center and ensure that all necessary tasks are being taken care […]

Please join us at 10:30 AM for an Introduction to Zen on Saturday, January 26th.  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.

If you plan on attending Sesshin on February 9th please join Victor Legge for Oryoki training on Saturday,  February 2nd at 10:20 a.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.  Newcomers are particularly welcome, but experienced people […]