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Upcoming
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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. for fee structure click here. for application click here.
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
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