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Sesshins held at ZCLA in 2010.

Save the Date! Day of Dana Dinner & Food Bag Assembly Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 7:00 Supper 7:30-9:30 p.m. Assemble Food Gifts

Residential Training Opportunity

Consider this rare opportunity to practice in an intentional community with a residential teacher. We have 30 residents living and practicing together while maintaining a life in individual apartments. We currently have a generous studio apartment. Contact email Gessho Kumpf, or contact Dokai or Senshin in the office at: info@zcla.org or (213) 387 -2351.

 

Service Position Training

Saturday, August 28 , 2010, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

An opportunity to be offered demonstrations and hands-on practice in service positions. Members are encouraged to take advantage of this form of practice as a way of embodying the physicality of Zen training, becoming one with the temple’s ancient practices, as well as integrating more fully into the life of the Center. Led by Co-Inos Dokai Dickenson and Koan Janka.

Tangaryo

Saturday, September 11 , 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

As in ancient times, everyone who wishes to enter the temple gate to study Zen gives themselves over to the practice of zazen. Here at Great DragonMountain, Tangaryo day consists of unstructured zazen and kinhin: one completely assumes responsibility for one's own practice.  Lunch is provided.  All members nd residents of ZCLA are required to sit Tangaryo at least once.  If you wish to participate, please sign up or inform the office at least 2 days in advance. 

 

Jukai

Saturday, September 11 , 2010, 11:00 a.m.

Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Nem Bajra, Nelida Cartolin, Joel Latimer, and Tara Sterling. Roshi Egyoku, Preceptor

 

Fall Ango Practice Period Beginning

Saturday, October 2, 2010

9:00 a.m. Practice Period Entering Ceremony

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Practice Period Commitment Circle

With Roshi Egyoku.

 

Presentation of new Sensei Koan Janka

Sunday, October 17, 2010

10:15 a.m. Robe Changing Ceremony in Zendo

11:00 a.m. Presentation to the Sangha in Dharma Hall

 

Fall Sesshin

Oct.  24 eve. — 30, 2010

Led by Sensei Kodo and Sensei Ryodo

Sesshin, "to unify the mind," is an essential practice for the deepending for one's zazen. Part time and full time participation is welcomed. Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities.  A late registration fee of 25 will be added after Thursday, Oct. 21. No applications will be admitted after sesshin has started.

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Retreat: Three Steps to Mindfulness

Saturday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Led by Sensei Ryodo Hawley.

 

Jukai

Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:30 a.m.

Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Lynda Golan, Jorge Infante, Sheila Lamb, and Alan Turton. Roshi Egyoku, Preceptor