May
2
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Events
Filtering by: Seminars and Workshops
Jan
17
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to Zen Practice
Zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and practice forms with Dai-i Flo Rublee.
Nov
22
2:00 PM14:00
Inner Practices for Living with Chronic Illness and Pain
A workshop with Zenshin Florence Caplow, in person and online.
Sep
20
1:00 PM13:00
The Empty Page: A Zen Book Arts Practice
Zen and Creative Practice with Tosho Megan Adam
Sep
6
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to Zen Practice
This class is for those who are new to Soto Zen practice and those who have some experience and want to learn more.
May
26
7:00 PM19:00
World Wisdom Traditions study group
A study group exploring dharma through the perspectives of world wisdom traditions. In-person and online.
Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00
A Trace of Mahapajapati: The Elements of Dharma Transmission Woman to Woman
Zenju Osho will share her personal experience of being transmitted by the renowned Zenkei Blanche Hartman, the first woman Abbess of the San Francisco Zen Center.
Aug
7
to Oct 2
Dharma Seminar: What is Zen?
Wednesday evening dharma seminar on Norman Fischer’s What is Zen?
May
28
7:00 PM19:00
The Body as a Doorway to Practice
Four panelists, all dedicated Zen practitioners, will delve into how Zen practice can help us cope with the challenges of aging and how the difficulties of aging can deepen our practice.
May
15
to Jul 17
Dharma Seminar - Opening the Hand of Thought
Ten-week dharma seminar based on the book Opening the Hand of Thought, by Kosho Uchiyama, with Mountain Rain practice leaders. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule.
May
9
7:00 PM19:00
Navigating Relationships in Buddhist Communities
Join us for a panel discussion with three esteemed women teachers of Buddhism who will delve into the intricacies of cultivating healthy boundaries within the spiritual community.
Mar
27
to May 8
Zen Poetry through the Ages
A six-week dharma seminar with Myoshin Kate McCandless. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule, at both locations.
Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00
Women in Buddhist Monasticism: Women in Community
A recorded talk by Chimyo Atkinson - on Zoom only. The second in SZBA’s series: Celebrating the Voices of Women in Buddhism; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Everyone welcome!
Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00
Bowing to Lotuses Blooming in the Mud: Gratitude as an agent for change.
A recorded workshop with Dr. Paula Arai, in-person and on Zoom. The first in SZBA’s series: Celebrating the Voices of Women in Buddhism; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Everyone welcome!
Feb
3
to Feb 4
Speaking from the heart
An introductory workshop to mindful, non-violent communication (NVC). Facilitated by Sascha Borrée
Jan
3
to Jan 24
The Power of Vow: Wednesday evening dharma seminar with Shinmon Michael Newton
A 4-week Wednesday evening dharma seminar with Shinmon Michael Newton
Oct
19
to Nov 23
Koans of Sickness, Old Age and Death
A six-week study/practice group with Myoshin Kate McCandless. Thursday evenings, in person at the Sherbrooke St. practice house and online. By registration only-deadline October 6.
Sep
23
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to Zen Practice
An introduction to Soto Zen practice, with Dai-i Flo Rublee and Nin-en Susan Elbe
Aug
30
to Oct 11
The Life and Teachings of "Homeless" Kodo Sawaki
A six-week dharma seminar with Shinmon Michael Newton and Myoshin Kate McCandless. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule.
Jul
22
10:00 AM10:00
Beginnings, Endings, Betwixt-and-Betweens: The Perfection of Not Knowing
A Day of Writing with Jaune Evans and Irene Borger
May
10
to May 31
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi: a dharma seminar
A four-week dharma seminar with Myoshin Kate McCandless.
Mar
29
to Apr 19
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: dharma seminar
A four-week dharma seminar with Joko Claire Talbot.
Jan
11
to Feb 15
37 Practices of a Bodhisattva:
A six-week dharma seminar with Shinmon Michael Newton and Myoshin Kate McCandless
Oct
15
9:00 AM09:00
Restoring Connection: self, community, world
A retreat/workshop with Myoshin Kate McCandless based on the work of Joanna Macy
Oct
1
9:00 AM09:00
Just this Life: a day of poetry practice
A day of poetry practice with Myoshin Kate McCandless and Jisan Tova Green at Blue Mountain Zendo.
Sep
18
9:00 AM09:00
Introduction to Zen Practice
An introduction to Soto Zen practice, with Dai-i Flo Rublee and Kakuko Kaye Simard. Offered at the Mountain Rain zendo and on Zoom.
Jul
3
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to Zen / Zazen tips and tricks
An online introduction to Soto Zen practice.
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00
Mar
17
to Apr 7
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi: a dharma seminar
A four-week dharma seminar with Shinmon Michael Newton
Mar
10
7:00 PM19:00
Not Elevating the Self, Not Disparaging Others
A one-evening dharma seminar with Myoshin Kate McCandless on the sixth and seventh precepts.
Feb
3
7:00 PM19:00
Haiga: painting the haiku moment
A bonus evening with Myoshin Kate McCandless following the 4-week Dharma Seminaron Zenga (Zen painting) with Shinmon Michael Newton,
