* At Jikoji & On Zoom *
New Year Zazenkai
a half-day mini sesshin
Led by Carolyn Dille
Saturday, January 1 – 9am - 12:30pm
Join us for the joy and ease of Zen sitting and walking meditation on Jikoji’s tranquil and beautiful land. We’ll meditate, take a gentle hike in walking meditation, and at the end of the morning share some conversation on meditation. We’ll welcome 2022 in good company as we affirm our own ways to begin again.
REGISTRATION: Please arrive early, as the Zendo has limited spaces due to the current pandemic situation. If the Zendo is full, all are welcome to sit outside. For your comfort, please dress in warm layers. Everyone is also welcome to bring a bag lunch and stay for lunch and a hike.
COST: There is no fee for attending Saturday Zazenkai, which is freely offered, though dana (donations) are always appreciated, and may be made on our Donate page.
If you're thinking about attending a sesshin or extended retreat, Zazenkai is a wonderful way to discover the basics of intensive practice.
Please email or call (408-741-9562) for more information.
OUR SCHEDULE
9:00 - 9:40 Zazen
9:40 - 9:50 Kinhin
9:50 - 10:30 Zazen
10:30 - 11:15 Outdoor walking meditation
11:20 - Noon Zazen
12:00 - 12:30 Discussion
ONLINE ZENDO ETIQUETTE
To help maintain as best we can the intimacy and integrity of an in-person gathering, we ask all who join us online to please observe the following practices.
- Sign in using real name.
- Keep microphone muted unless speaking during discussion periods.
- Maintain zendo silence during meditation periods and while waiting for discussion period to begin.
- Keep camera on and maintain facial visibility during discussion period.
- Anonymous participation online will not be permitted, as it would not be permitted in person.