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The May Book Club has been rescheduled for June 7th.
Live among trees and grass,
raising plants and flowers,
and you won't be nearly as obsessed with yourself.
- Maezen Miller
In May we celebrate the teachings of Spring in the valley using the metaphor of preparing the garden.
All activities are 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)
To join Tuesday evenings online @ 7 p.m. follow this link
https://zoom.us/j/383919886?pwd=RVd0ZVpIMFhjelJpdWxmTjdncUMzQT09
Here is the link for the Tuesday evening chants
Wednesday Morning Zazen:
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Silent meditation (in person only).
Door opens at 6:25 a.m. and again briefly at 7:00 a.m.
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)
Save the Dates:
Upcoming Retreats
October 14-18th, and December 4-6th.
All retreats are free of charge for Sangha Members and Formal Students.
Guest Students, please see the teacher to request entry for retreats and contact secretary.szcboard@gmail.com to pre-register.
Please make a monthly pledge (if you have not already done so) to help support these offerings.
Other Upcoming Events and Activities
Rakusu Sewing Class: May 17th at 9:00 a.m. Other times can be arranged by request, see Eric/Daiharo.
Tanto Talks: by Ashley Mujo Massey, May 24th & 26th.
Book Club: Master Dogen's Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi (Jijuyu Zanmai) & his Instructions to the Gardener, Originally scheduled for May 24th, now scheduled for June 7th at 1:00 p.m.
Reading links: Jijuyu Zanmai, Instructions to the GardenerZazenkai: May 31st (6 a.m.- noon). Formal students may simply appear on their seats at 5:50 a.m.
Guest Students, please see the teacher to request entry for zazenkai and contact secretary.szcboard@gmail.com to pre-register.During lunch (on 5/31) we’ll have a Baby Shower for Chris & Kate. Feel heartily invited to come celebrate and (if able) you can bring diapers (any size) or a gift card.
* 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
Photo information: Thank you to Hunter Wiggins for our cover photo of cherry blossoms on the capitol mall.
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