Calendar - Rochester Zen Center

	August 2018
			1 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 1, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar. • •	2 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 2, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 2, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. • • •	3 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 3, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 3, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. • • •	4 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Saturday Morning Zazen Saturday Morning Zazen August 4, 2018 6:15 am - 7:30 am 7 Arnold Park Saturday morning zazen begins and ends a half hour later than on weekdays. The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Sesshin ends Sesshin ends August 4, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • • •
5 No formal sitting No formal sitting August 5, 2018 •	6 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 6, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 6, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	7 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 7, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Beginners Night - see note Beginners Night - see note August 7, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Arnold Park If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 7, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607 Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	8 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 8, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar. Dokusan Dokusan August 8, 2018 6:15 am - 7:00 am 7 Arnold Park, Rochester, Monroe, New York 14607, United States Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	9 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 9, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 9, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 9, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • • •	10 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 10, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 10, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Arnold Park Private Instruction scheduled with Eryl, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	11 Introductory Workshop Introductory Workshop August 11, 2018 https://www.rzc.org/news/zen-meditation-workshop/ •
12 Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday August 12, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am Sangha Meeting Sangha Meeting August 12, 2018 10:30 am - 10:45 am Zen of Living & Dying Zen of Living & Dying August 12, 2018 11:00 am - 12:00 pm We gather to provide support and discuss the issues of life, death, and sickness from a Buddhist perspective. We meet every 2-3 weeks, following Sunday zazen and brunch. All are welcomed and encouraged to join. Contact Wayman Kubicka (lou.kubicka@gmail.com) for more information. • • •	13 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 13, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 13, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	14 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 14, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Beginners Night - see note Beginners Night - see note August 14, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Arnold Park If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 14, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607 Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	15 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 15, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar. Dokusan Dokusan August 15, 2018 6:15 am - 7:00 am 7 Arnold Park, Rochester, Monroe, New York 14607, United States Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	16 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 16, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 16, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. • •	17 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 17, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 17, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 17, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Arnold Park Private Instruction scheduled with Eryl, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	18 Annual Picnic Annual Picnic August 18, 2018 •
19 Founder's Day Founder's Day August 19, 2018 Zazen Zazen August 19, 2018 6:15 am - 7:30 am Zazen & PK Teisho Zazen & PK Teisho August 19, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am Zazen Zazen August 19, 2018 11:00 am - 12:50 pm Zazen Zazen August 19, 2018 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm • • • • •	20 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 20, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	21 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 21, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Beginners Night - see note Beginners Night - see note August 21, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Arnold Park If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 21, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607 Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	22 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	23 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	24 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	25 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •
26 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	27 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	28 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	29 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	30 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 September 2-day sesshin deadline September 2-day sesshin deadline August 30, 2018 • •	31 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 Sesshin decisions Sesshin decisions August 31, 2018 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm • •

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July 7-day Sesshin
July 7-day Sesshin

July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018
Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 1, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar.

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July 7-day Sesshin
July 7-day Sesshin

July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018
Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 2, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 2, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.

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July 7-day Sesshin
July 7-day Sesshin

July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018
Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 3, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 3, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.

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July 7-day Sesshin
July 7-day Sesshin

July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday Morning Zazen

August 4, 2018 6:15 am - 7:30 am
7 Arnold Park

Saturday morning zazen begins and ends a half hour later than on weekdays. The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Sesshin ends
Sesshin ends

August 4, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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No formal sitting
No formal sitting

August 5, 2018

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Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 6, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.
Dokusan
Dokusan

August 6, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 7, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Beginners Night - see note
Beginners Night - see note

August 7, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7 Arnold Park

If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting.
Private Instruction
Private Instruction

August 7, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607

Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 8, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar.
Dokusan
Dokusan

August 8, 2018 6:15 am - 7:00 am
7 Arnold Park, Rochester, Monroe, New York 14607, United States

Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 9, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 9, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.
Dokusan
Dokusan

August 9, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 10, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.
Private Instruction
Private Instruction

August 10, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Arnold Park

Private Instruction scheduled with Eryl, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability.

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Introductory Workshop
Introductory Workshop

August 11, 2018

https://www.rzc.org/news/zen-meditation-workshop/

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Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday
Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday

August 12, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Sangha Meeting
Sangha Meeting

August 12, 2018 10:30 am - 10:45 am
Zen of Living & Dying
Zen of Living & Dying

August 12, 2018 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

We gather to provide support and discuss the issues of life, death, and sickness from a Buddhist perspective. We meet every 2-3 weeks, following Sunday zazen and brunch. All are welcomed and encouraged to join. Contact Wayman Kubicka (lou.kubicka@gmail.com) for more information.

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Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 13, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.
Dokusan
Dokusan

August 13, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 14, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Beginners Night - see note
Beginners Night - see note

August 14, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7 Arnold Park

If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting.
Private Instruction
Private Instruction

August 14, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607

Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 15, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar.
Dokusan
Dokusan

August 15, 2018 6:15 am - 7:00 am
7 Arnold Park, Rochester, Monroe, New York 14607, United States

Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 16, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 16, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 17, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 17, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.
Private Instruction
Private Instruction

August 17, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Arnold Park

Private Instruction scheduled with Eryl, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability.

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Annual Picnic
Annual Picnic

August 18, 2018

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Founder's Day
Founder's Day

August 19, 2018
Zazen
Zazen

August 19, 2018 6:15 am - 7:30 am
Zazen & PK Teisho
Zazen & PK Teisho

August 19, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Zazen
Zazen

August 19, 2018 11:00 am - 12:50 pm
Zazen
Zazen

August 19, 2018 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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Evening Zazen
Evening Zazen

August 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows.
Dokusan
Dokusan

August 20, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right.

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Morning Zazen
Morning Zazen

August 21, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am

The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting.
Beginners Night - see note
Beginners Night - see note

August 21, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
7 Arnold Park

If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting.
Private Instruction
Private Instruction

August 21, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607

Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability.

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Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

23

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

24

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

25

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

26

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

27

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

28

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

29

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018

30

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018
September 2-day sesshin deadline
September 2-day sesshin deadline

August 30, 2018

31

Center Closed
Center Closed

August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018
Sesshin decisions
Sesshin decisions

August 31, 2018 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

	August 2018
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 1, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar. • •	2 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 2, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 2, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. • • •	3 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 3, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 3, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. • • •	4 July 7-day Sesshin July 7-day Sesshin July 28, 2018 - August 4, 2018 Saturday Morning Zazen Saturday Morning Zazen August 4, 2018 6:15 am - 7:30 am 7 Arnold Park Saturday morning zazen begins and ends a half hour later than on weekdays. The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Sesshin ends Sesshin ends August 4, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • • •
5 No formal sitting No formal sitting August 5, 2018 •	6 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 6, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 6, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	7 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 7, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Beginners Night - see note Beginners Night - see note August 7, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Arnold Park If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 7, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607 Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	8 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 8, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar. Dokusan Dokusan August 8, 2018 6:15 am - 7:00 am 7 Arnold Park, Rochester, Monroe, New York 14607, United States Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	9 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 9, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 9, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 9, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • • •	10 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 10, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 10, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Arnold Park Private Instruction scheduled with Eryl, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	11 Introductory Workshop Introductory Workshop August 11, 2018 https://www.rzc.org/news/zen-meditation-workshop/ •
12 Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday August 12, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am Sangha Meeting Sangha Meeting August 12, 2018 10:30 am - 10:45 am Zen of Living & Dying Zen of Living & Dying August 12, 2018 11:00 am - 12:00 pm We gather to provide support and discuss the issues of life, death, and sickness from a Buddhist perspective. We meet every 2-3 weeks, following Sunday zazen and brunch. All are welcomed and encouraged to join. Contact Wayman Kubicka (lou.kubicka@gmail.com) for more information. • • •	13 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 13, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 13, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	14 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 14, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Beginners Night - see note Beginners Night - see note August 14, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Arnold Park If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 14, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607 Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	15 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 15, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. On Wednesday mornings, Roshi usually gives dokusan - check the calendar. Dokusan Dokusan August 15, 2018 6:15 am - 7:00 am 7 Arnold Park, Rochester, Monroe, New York 14607, United States Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	16 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 16, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 16, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. • •	17 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 17, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am Description:The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 17, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 17, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Arnold Park Private Instruction scheduled with Eryl, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	18 Annual Picnic Annual Picnic August 18, 2018 •
19 Founder's Day Founder's Day August 19, 2018 Zazen Zazen August 19, 2018 6:15 am - 7:30 am Zazen & PK Teisho Zazen & PK Teisho August 19, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am Zazen Zazen August 19, 2018 11:00 am - 12:50 pm Zazen Zazen August 19, 2018 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm • • • • •	20 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen August 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Our usual schedule is three 35-minute rounds of sitting with kinhin in between. We end with the Four Vows. Dokusan Dokusan August 20, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan is offered to members and begins during the sitting, with the start time depending on how many people are going. If you plan to go, sit in the center aisle or on the left side of the zendo. Otherwise, sit on the right. • •	21 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen August 21, 2018 5:45 am - 7:00 am The usual format is a one hour round with a bell and the opportunity to change your posture at the halfway point. Chanting follows the sitting. Beginners Night - see note Beginners Night - see note August 21, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Arnold Park If this would be your first time sitting with us, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. We sit three 25-minute rounds with kinhin in between and finish with chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to private or group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting. Private Instruction Private Instruction August 21, 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Armold Park, Rochester NY14607 Private Instruction scheduled with John, beginning with the second round of sitting. Please check RZC for availability. • • •	22 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	23 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	24 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	25 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •
26 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	27 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	28 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	29 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 •	30 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 September 2-day sesshin deadline September 2-day sesshin deadline August 30, 2018 • •	31 Center Closed Center Closed August 22, 2018 - September 4, 2018 Sesshin decisions Sesshin decisions August 31, 2018 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm • •

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