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Compose a poem to share the joys of the season. We'll read these together on March 15th & 17th.
Under the cherry blossoms,
Under the cherry blossoms,
Strangers are not really strangers -
Strangers are not really strangers -
Kobayashi Issa
Kobayashi Issa
As Spring returns to the valley, Sangha members are invited to compose a pithy poem to share the joys of the season. We'll read these together on March 15th & 17th.
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:
Retreats
2026 Retreats: April 17-19, 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
Zazenkai: March 1st (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.Book Club: Studying the Heart Sutra (continued). March 8th at 1:00. Here are some texts to read in preparation.
Sutra reading: https://unfetteredmind.org/
Commentaries: https://www.lionsroar.com/
Rakusu Sewing Class: March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Other times can be arranged by request, see Eric/Daiharo.
Tanto Talks: by Levi Daito Deumling, March 22nd & 24th.
Potluck: March 29th at 12:00 p.m. Beans and rice will be provided. Please bring a dish (vegetarian) it can be very simple, along with an ingredient list. Questions? Ask Angela.
Translating Dogen's Plum Blossoms: March 22 at 1:00 p.m. with Robin Shōshu
* 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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