2024 Winter Calendar
The calendar for January, February and March can be downloaded here. You can also pick a copy up in the Link at Arnold Park.
Teisho by Dhara-sensei, Sunday, December 17
Starting 8:30 am in the Arnold Park zendo, we’ll sit one extended round with a bell at the half-way point for posture change, followed by kinhin, a short chanting service, and Sensei’s teisho. As always, you can also join on Zoom.
Other Upcoming Events and Activities
Saturday, December 16:
- 10:00 a.m. – Dokusan (John-sensei)
- 3:30 p.m. – DepreshZen
Sunday, December 17:
- 8:20 a.m. – Youth Sunday
- 11:30 a.m. – Zen of Living and Dying
- 1:00 p.m. – Dharma Reflections
Monday, December 18:
- 8:15 p.m. – Parent Practice
Center on Break
The Center’s winter break begins Wednesday, December 20, and runs through Wednesday, December 27. We’ll start up again with the 6:00 am sitting on Thursday, December 28. As always, the zendos at Arnold Park and Chapin Mill will be available to members during the break (although the heat at Chapin Mill will be turned down very low to conserve energy). Also, we’re happy to report that Zoom sittings will continue uninterrupted, except for Christmas morning. Check the online calendar if you’re unsure about the schedule.
Rohatsu Sesshin Deadline
A reminder that the deadline for the 7-day Rohatsu sesshin (January 6-13) is Thursday, December 28. To apply, click here.
Seeking an Apartment
We have a Sangha member looking for a rental apartment – two-bedroom or larger, somewhere within the Rochester area. Contact Lila Redding if you have a lead, and she will pass the information along.