ONE DAY SITTING
For beginners as well as seasoned
sitters to experience a taste
of a silent retreat in a moderate
schedule. Includes prostrations,
several periods of meditation,
chanting, formal oryoki meals
in the zendo and mindfulness work
practice.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
4:45 a.m. - 5
p.m. (Includes Friday dinner and
overnight stay.)
(non)members: $60 (P)members: $40 (G)members: $50
KIDO
RETREAT
Kido means "the Way of Energy". Two
days of chanting, bowing, using simple percussion instruments such as
bells, clackers and small drums, while circling in procession. An intensive
practicing of chanting samadhi where all sounds become one universal
sound. Led by Lincoln
Rhodes, Buddhist name Ji Do Poep Sa Nim, successor of Korean Zen
Master Seung Sahn and Jakusho Kwong-roshi.
November 12-14, 2010
(non)members: $60/day (P)members: $40/day (G)members: $50/day
SESSHIN RETREAT
A silent meditation intensive
for experienced sitters to still
the mind in a rigorous schedule
that begins at 4:45 a.m. with
prostrations and includes 10 periods
of meditation, chanting, mindful
work, Dharma talks and private
interviews. Days end at 9 p.m.
The retreat begins at 7:30 p.m.
on the first day and ends at 4
p.m. on the last day. Special
arrangements can be made for those
unable to come for the entire
retreat due to work commitments.
February 14-21, 2010
(non)members: $60/day (P)members:
$40/day (G)members: $50/day
PRACTICE
PERIOD
This is a 27-day retreat held
each winter and summer with six
meditation periods daily, prostrations,
oryoki meals, study, chanting
and work practice. It is designed
to enhance moment by moment mindfulness.
There will be a seven-day sesshin
intensive included within the Ango.
Participants are welcome to participate
for three days minimum. Shared
accommodations in cabins, tents
and yurt.
February 1-27, 2010
(non)members:
$60/day or $1500/month (P)members:
$40/day (G)members: $50/day
KYUDO: The Way of the Bow
Kyudo is the traditional art of Japanese archery referred to as moving meditation. This unique retreat is a traditional discipline to experience precise forms in which the mind and body become naturally synchronized; manifesting the flight of the arrow. The daily practice will include zazen as essential to the spirit of Kyudo. This retreat will be lead by Don Symanski. He has studied Kyudo with Kanjuro Shibata Sensei since 1980. Currently he is one of two head instructors in the Hekiryu Bishu Chikurinha form of Kyudo as taught by Shibata Sensei. Don learned bow making with Shibata Sensei's son, Nobuhiro Shibata, in Kyoto. Since 1991, he has made yumi for Kyudo students and taught students the proper use of the yumi and Kyudo as a meditation path. This retreat is open to beginners as well as experienced Kyudo practitioners. For further Kyudo information go to www.zenko.org. For registration please contact Lucy Halverson at kyudoka@juno.com or 415-863-3780.
Beginners - June 3-6, 2010 $225
Advanced - June 2-6, 2010 $300
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN WORKSHOP
An orientation workshop for beginners
offering the basics of Zazen meditation,
a grounding in the practice of
mindfulness and an introduction
to the Buddhist perspective. This
workshop will include short periods
of sitting meditation, outdoor
walking meditation,
discussion,
informal presentations relating
buddhist thought to actual zen
practice and instruction on soto
zen forms. A vegetarian buffet
lunch is included.
Saturday, March 20, 2010. 9:00am
- 3:00pm
(non)members:
$60 (P)members: $40 (G)members:
$50
BEGINNER'S MIND STUDY GROUP
SPRING STUDY GROUP: Investigating and turning our radiance inward through zen practice, we begin to discover what our mind really is. This is an opportunity to explore the fundamental teachings of buddhism and the foundation for daily practice. Kwong-roshi is a Dharma successor of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi and Abbott of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center. Shinko Kwong was ordained in 1996 and is currently head of practice of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center. This will be a six-week course
March
9 -
April 20, 2010 Tuesdays 7:30pm
- 9:00pm
(non)members:
$60 (P)members: $50 (G)members:
$55
WORKFEST
This biannual event is an opportunity for friends and families of Sonoma Mountain Sangha to work together on projects in the spirit of together-action. Delicious lunch, snacks, and beverages provided. No meditation or lecture schedule.
March 27, 2010 Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
BIRTH OF THE BUDDHA CELEBRATION (Buddha's Birthday)
This is a day for the entire family to join us in commemorating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha with a flower festival and a traditional ceremony of pouring sweet tea over the baby Buddha. Bring garden or wildflowers and hors d'oeuvres.
April 11, 2010 Sunday 1 p.m. Donation appreciated.