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We will resume our Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday programs begining 1/4/2026. Saturday Zoom is ongoing during the break.
Rain and hail, snow and ice
Rain and hail, snow and ice
Are divided from one another;
Are divided from one another;
But after they fall, they are all the water of the valley stream.
But after they fall, they are all the water of the valley stream.
–Ikkyu
–Ikkyu
Join us as we begin the New Year together beginning January 4th.
All programs are offered free of charge. Donations and monthly pledges are greatly appreciated.
1485 Mill Street SE in Salem, Oregon 97301.
Tuesday Evening Programs:
Beginning instruction is offered each Tuesday during our 7:00-8:45 p.m. evening program. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Silent Meditation (in person only)
7:00-8:45 p.m. Evening Program (seated and walking meditation, silent tea, & Dharma talk)
Here is the link for the Tuesday evening chants
To join Tuesday evenings online @ 7 p.m. follow this link
https://zoom.us/j/383919886?pwd=RVd0ZVpIMFhjelJpdWxmTjdncUMzQT09
Wednesday:
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Silent meditation (in person only). Door opens at 6:25 a.m. and again briefly at 7:00 a.m.
Perfect to start your day.
Thursday Programs:
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Thursday Sangha Samu Day.
This is our weekly time to take care of Miao Chung temple together.
Everyone welcome, email to attend: secretary.szcboard@gmail.com
Saturday Morning Program: (online only)
7:30 to 8:00 a.m.
Each Saturday a Zen student coordinates our brief meditation and offers a concluding poem.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83806935297?pwd=WWxSM2dyRnk4OVdDSVoyNXBGOVMvdz09
Sunday Morning Programs: (in person only):
Beginning instruction is offered each Sunday; please arrive by 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to noon (seated and walking meditation & Dharma talk - followed by an optional vegetarian lunch)
Rakusu Sewing can be arranged by request (see Eric)
Save the Dates:
Retreats
All retreats are free of charge for Sangha Members, Formal Students and Guest Students. Please make a monthly pledge (if you have not already done so) to help support these offerings:
Other Upcoming Events and Activities
Zazenkai January 18th (6 a.m.- noon). Formal and Guest students may simply appear on their seats at 5:50 a.m.
Book Club November 2nd at ≈1:00 p.m. In our first meeting, members agreed to read the full text of the sutra. Therefore, our second meeting will discuss the questions that arose during this reading.
If you wish to attend, simply read the sutra before our second meeting and come with your questions. Link to the Diamond Sutra PDF at L.A. Zen Center.Rakusu Sewing (can be arranged by request (see Eric/Daiharo)
Tanto Talks, by Levi Daito Deumling, January 25th and 27th.
2026 Retreats: April 17-19, October 14-18th, and December 4-6th.
* Please see the teacher to request entry for sesshin and contact secretary.szcboard@gmail.com to pre-register.
Donations:
All scheduled weekly events are offered free of charge. Please consider donating to whatever extent you are able.
Parking:
Please limit parking on 15th Street to help our neighbors. Mill Street is available on both sides of the street.
Masking:
You are welcomed to wear a mask if needed or to join online if you prefer. We are committed to providing the opportunity to gather together for practice and respect everyone’s needs and concerns for wellness.
Inclement Weather Closures
We follow Salem-Keizer School Inclement Weather policy. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, we will not meet so we can keep everyone safe. Please check here for school cancellations: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/about/closures-delays
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