Zen

Newcomers or Visitors ... You are Welcome!

If you have not had prior experience with meditation, we suggest that you arrive about 6:15 for some instruction on sitting.  Dress casually in comfortable, loose-fitting attire - dark clothing without graphics if possible. 

Please be seated by 6:25.  Our service begins at 6:30 and consists of readings, chanting, and bowing practice.  The service is followed by a brief period of walking meditation (kinhin).  After this, there are two silent sitting meditation periods (zazen) of about 25 minutes each with a 5-10 minute walking meditation (kinhin) between them.  From 8:00-8:40, there will be a brief silent break, followed by a dharma talk and discussion.

If you are unable to be there for the start of the service, the best practice is to enter during the walking meditation periods - shortly after 6:50 and again at 7:25.  If your need to leave, it is also in keeping with etiquette to leave during the walking meditation periods or at 8:00.

Priests and teachers are available after the dharma talk for further discussion or questions.

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