July 21, 2020
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July 19, 2020
Giving to the Center
Donations from our members and friends comprise the lion’s share of the Center’s annual budget, which supports daily sittings, retreats, podcasts, publications, and more. You can now donate to the Center through PayPal using a credit card, and you have the choice of paying in one lump sum or by a recurring monthly payment,…
July 14, 2020
Online Extended Sitting
On Sunday, November 1, we’ll hold our next extended sitting, using Zoom. Private Instruction will also be offered during the late-morning and afternoon zazen blocks. If you’re interested or have any questions, email Trueman (trueman@rzc.org) to arrange an appointment and discuss format (FaceTime, Skype, etc.). Here is the schedule with additional information: Schedule Online Platform…
July 12, 2020
Finding Your Seat
Although Zen practice is simple and direct, it’s not easy, and getting the habit of daily sitting established can be difficult. Between Introductory Workshops, the Center offers a series of Saturday sessions that aim to help with that. Anyone who’s attended a Workshop, whether you’ve become a member yet or not, is welcome. Sessions are…
July 10, 2020
Practice in the Pandemic
For the foreseeable future, the Center won’t be able to hold indoor sittings or events, but there are still a number of ways you can join with others and deepen your practice. When in doubt about what’s happening when, check the online calendar. Get yourself on the Center’s email list We typically send out one…
July 9, 2020
Introduction to Zen: Online Meditation Workshop
Online Workshop at the Center: a practical introduction to Zen In-person full-day introductory workshops have been suspended since March of this year, but we are now offering an online introduction taught by the Abbot, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede (pronounced “coal-heed”), and his senior students. Because beginning in Zen isn’t as simple as deciding to attend a…