Zazen is the practice of seated mediation. In this 30-minute period, we will sit silently and meditate, bringing our attention to our breath.
The period will begin with a bell ringing 3 times and will end with 2 bells.

If you haven’t meditated or practiced zazen before, please reach out to us in advance and we will schedule a time for beginner meditation instruction.

In this chant, we reaffirm our vow to liberate all beings from suffering, including ourselves.
Please join us in chanting in spoken Japanese and English, in ASL, or silently.

Dai sai ge da pu ku
mu so fuku den-e
hi bu nyo rai kyo
ko do sho shu jo.

Great robe of liberation
field far beyond form and emptiness
wearing the Tathagata’s teaching
freeing all beings.

Dai sai ge da pu ku
mu so fuku den-e
hi bu nyo rai kyo
ko do sho shu jo.

During this brief break, remember that our mindfulness practice continues. You can use this time as an chance to get some water and stretch, or to practice kinhin, or walking meditation.

Zazen is the practice of seated mediation. In this 30-minute period, we will sit silently and meditate, bringing our attention to our breath.
The period will begin with a bell ringing 3 times and will end with 2 bells.

If you haven’t meditated or practiced zazen before, please reach out to us in advance and we will schedule a time for beginner meditation instruction.

During this final break before the Dharma Talk or Wisdom Circle, remember you are still cultivating mindfulness, even if you are off the cushion.

A Dharma Talk, or public teaching, is an opportunity as a community to come together and share in the Buddhist teachings. The talk will be about 20-45 minutes, followed by a question/answer period.
A Wisdom Circle allows all sangha, or community, members to share their wisdom and experiences related to a topic introduced by our teacher, Ōshin Sensei.

ASL/English interpretation will be provided. Please let us know if there are any other accommodations needed.

After attending the Dharma Talk, individuals are invited to ask questions and enter into a more intimate and personal exploration of the Dharma.