Calendar and Schedule
Welcome
We welcome you to practice with the NBZ Sangha, whether online or in person. Our gatherings are warm, grounded, and open to all. Here you can find out about our calendar of events, our weekly zazen schedule, and see our special events at a glance, or learn how to join one of our in person sesshin.
Calendar of Events
Our Weekly Zazen Schedule
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Tuesday Morning Meditation
10:00am EST Zazen
10:30am EST Robe Chant -
Wednesday Dawn Meditation
7:00am EST Zazen
7:30am EST Robe Chant
7:40am EST Service
8:00am EST Open Study
9:00am EST Break -
Wednesday Morning Meditation
10:00am EST Zazen
10:30am EST Robe Chant -
Thursday Morning Meditation
10:00am EST Zazen
10:30am EST Robe Chant -
Thursday Dusk Meditation
7:00pm EST Zazen
7:30pm EST Mindful Break
7:40pm EST Zazen/Discussion
8:10pm EST 3 Refuges
Our Events
Fall Weekend Sesshin @ Mukankji
This year, No Barriers Zen will host our commuter Fall sesshin, or meditation retreat, in Baltimore, MD during the weekend of September 10-13. We will engage in the deep practice of zazen (meditation), listen to Dharma talks, and engage in shared work and community discussions. By going deeper into our practice, we are offered the opportunity to connect more deeply with the Buddhist teachings and recognize our vast interdependence with all beings.
All are welcome. No prior meditation experience is required. Our sesshin will be conducted in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, and interpretation will be provided.
We will offer two opportunities to join the sesshin.
For those who are available to attend starting on Thursday, September 10, we will begin with a welcome meal at 5pm EST, followed by evening meditation and a full day of sesshin practice on Friday.
For those who aren’t available on Thursday, but still want to participate in the weekend practice, you are welcome to join us for dinner on Friday, September 11 at 5pm EST.
Registration information and the schedule can be found below. We look forward to practicing with you.
In gassho.
LINK TO OUR SCHEDULE
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Saturday Morning Zazen, Obon & Wisdom Circle
Obon Celebration
This Saturday we will have a special Wisdom Circle in honor of Obon. We invite the Sangha to join together in creating a small space for remembrance of a loved one who has passed, whether a family member, friend, or anyone whose life held meaning for you. Bring a candle along with any photographs, art, poetry, or simple mementos, whatever holds their spirit. You're warmly welcomed to share their story with the Sangha. We hope you'll join us, wholeheartedly.
