Calendar - Rochester Zen Center

	October 2018
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 October 7-day Sesshin October 7-day Sesshin September 29, 2018 - October 6, 2018 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen October 1, 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. • •	2 October 7-day Sesshin October 7-day Sesshin September 29, 2018 - October 6, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 2, 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 October 2, 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. • • •	3 October 7-day Sesshin October 7-day Sesshin September 29, 2018 - October 6, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 3, 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. • •	4 October 7-day Sesshin October 7-day Sesshin September 29, 2018 - October 6, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 4, 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 October 4, 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. • • •	5 October 7-day Sesshin October 7-day Sesshin September 29, 2018 - October 6, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 5, 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 October 5, 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. • • •	6 October 7-day Sesshin October 7-day Sesshin September 29, 2018 - October 6, 2018 Saturday Morning Zazen Saturday Morning Zazen October 6, 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 October 6, 2018 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • • •
7 No formal sitting No formal sitting October 7, 2018 •	8 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen October 8, 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 October 8, 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. • •	9 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 9, 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. Zazen & Bodhidharma Ceremony Zazen & Bodhidharma Ceremony October 9, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7 Arnold Park *If you haven't sat with us before, please call before 3:30 pm on the Tuesday you'd like to come. Three 25 minute rounds followed by chanting. During the 2nd round participants are welcome to come to Daisan or to attend group instruction. Refreshments are served after chanting. • •	10 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 10, 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 October 10, 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. • •	11 November sesshin deadline November sesshin deadline October 11, 2018 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 11, 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. Zazen & TI Opening Ceremony Zazen & TI Opening Ceremony October 11, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dokusan Dokusan October 11, 2018 7:15 pm - 8:00 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. • • • •	12 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 12, 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. November sesshin decisions November sesshin decisions October 12, 2018 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Evening Zazen Evening Zazen October 12, 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 October 12, 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. • • • •	13 Introductory Workshop Introductory Workshop October 13, 2018 https://www.rzc.org/news/zen-meditation-workshop/ •
14 Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday October 14, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am Funeral Service for Audrey Fernandez Funeral Service for Audrey Fernandez October 14, 2018 11:00 am - 12:15 pm In the Buddha Hall • •	15 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen October 15, 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 October 15, 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. • •	16 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 16, 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 October 16, 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 October 16, 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. • • •	17 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 17, 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 October 17, 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. • •	18 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 18, 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. Zazen & TI meeting Zazen & TI meeting October 18, 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 October 18, 2018 7:15 pm - 8:00 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. • • •	19 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 19, 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 October 19, 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 October 19, 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. • • •	20 Saturday Morning Zazen Saturday Morning Zazen October 20, 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. Finding Your Seat Finding Your Seat October 20, 2018 11:00 am - 12:00 pm We meet in the Community Space (the right dorm behind 7 Arnold Park). This is a chance to meet with senior students and discuss posture, practice, Center procedures, and how to get your Zen practice started. • •
21 Zazen & Chanting Zazen & Chanting October 21, 2018 8:30 am - 10:15 am Zen of Living & Dying Zen of Living & Dying October 21, 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. • •	22 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen October 22, 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 October 22, 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. • •	23 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 23, 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 October 23, 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 October 23, 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. • • •	24 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 24, 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 October 24, 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. • •	25 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 25, 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. Zazen & TI meeting Zazen & TI meeting October 25, 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 October 25, 2018 7:15 pm - 8:00 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. • • •	26 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 26, 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 October 26, 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 October 26, 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. • • •	27 Saturday Morning Zazen Saturday Morning Zazen October 27, 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. Dokusan Dokusan October 27, 2018 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday dokusans are for members who can't come during the week. Take a seat on the left near the door to the Kannon room and the back stairs. We begin with an announcement and instructions around 10:15. Finding Your Seat Finding Your Seat October 27, 2018 11:00 am - 12:00 pm We meet in the Community Space (the right dorm behind 7 Arnold Park). This is a chance to meet with senior students and discuss posture, practice, Center procedures, and how to get your Zen practice started. • • •
28 Zazen Zazen October 28, 2018 6:15 am - 7:30 am Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday Zazen, Teisho, & Youth Sunday October 28, 2018 8:30 am - 10:30 am Zazen Zazen October 28, 2018 11:00 am - 12:50 pm Zazen Zazen October 28, 2018 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm • • • •	29 Evening Zazen Evening Zazen October 29, 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 October 29, 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. • •	30 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 30, 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 October 30, 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 October 30, 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. • • •	31 Morning Zazen Morning Zazen October 31, 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 October 31, 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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