Noon Zazen
A Time at the Pond
So who among us is not acutely aware of the relentless passage of time ... and, oh by the way, the wisdom of Ecclesiastics?
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
But most of us are probably not aware of the lost refrain:
A time in the zendo and a time at the pond.
Join us for mid-day open sits - Mondays and Fridays - as we set aside a time to slow our world down and strive to reconcile our relationship with each moment as it arises ... outside and at the pond.
Sitting Schedule
- 11:45 - 12:05: Zazen
- 12:05 - 12:10: Kinhin (Walking Meditation)
- 12:10 - 12:30: Zazen
- 12:30 - 12:35: Kinhin
- 12:35 - 12:55: Zazen
- 12:55 - 1:00: Kinhin
- 1:00 - 1:20: Zazen
As this is an open sit, participants are invited to join and leave as their schedule permits (demands) - even in the middle of a sitting session. And, as we are sitting outside, participants can expect the following changes to traditional zendo protocol:
- Hats are encouraged
- Sunglasses are permitted
- Feel free to brush away the occasional pest discretely.
Zabutons (mats) and a small selection of zafus (cushions) will be available nearby. As the sitting options will be somewhat limited with respect to seiza benches and chairs, if you have special needs, you may want to contact the office or email Jim in advance.
