GREAT ROBE OF LIBERATION – Oct. 5- Oct. 8

By Andrea Farley Spangler | September 3, 2023

The creation, care and transmission of textiles in Zen practice Overview of Events Thursday, October 5thConsecration of Fabric CeremonyDharma Field, 6:30 pmOpen to everyone, $20 donation suggested.Please RSVP here. Friday, October 6th Brunch for sewing teachersDharma Field, 10:00 amOpen to all Sewing teachers and their apprenticesPlease RSVP here. “Wearing Buddha’s Robe”Dharma Field, 6:30 pmInteractive discussion and…

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Relaxing into the River of Joy Daylong Retreat – Nov. 4

By Koji Acquaviva | August 27, 2023

Relaxing into the River of Joy: a Daylong Retreatwith Koji AcquavivaSaturday November 4, 9am – 5pm CTIn-person only In this daylong retreat we will forge a connection with the joy and ease which must fuel our practice if we’re to awaken to wisdom and compassion. Practices will be tailored to increase relaxation which in turn…

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Beginning Anew for Couples – Nov. 12

By Andrea Farley Spangler | August 23, 2023

Beginning Anew for Couples: Four steps to restoring harmony in your relationshipSunday, Nov. 12, 2 – 4:30 pmWith Sosan Theresa Flynn In this workshop, we will learn and practice “Beginning Anew,” a wonderful four-part communication process taught by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Order of Interbeing. This process can help us clear up misunderstandings, improve…

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Shuso Ceremony Announcement!

By Andrea Farley Spangler | August 23, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Fukutoku Annmarie Morishita will be installed as shuso on Sunday, August 27, 9 – 10:30 am. Her shuso closing ceremony will be Saturday, December 16, 7 – 9 pm. As Fuku’s teacher, MyoOn Susan Hagler is the lead teacher for these ceremonies. Shuso, or “head monk,” is a traditional…

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Chanting Workshop – Nov. 11

By Andrea Farley Spangler | August 22, 2023

Chanting WorkshopSat, Nov 11, 9 am – Noonwith Myo-O Marilyn Habermas-ScherIn-person only To support and bookend zazen, we ring the bell.  When we chant, we are the bell.  We are the bell that is awakening and is awakened by its very nature.  This is really very simple, and we were made for it. We invite…

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