Weekly Schedule

 

Some activities at ASZC are available in person. In combination with our own policies, we make every effort to follow current CDC guidelines and recommendations. Some ASZC programs are offered online, please log into ASZC.org to view how to join. Review our calendar online for details to view click here.  All activities are in Eastern Time zone. See calendar under events for details.

WE REQUEST, WHEN POSSIBLE, FOR ATTENDEES TO WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING (DARK OR MUTED COLORS ARE PREFERRED).  HEAVY PERFUMES OR ESSENTIAL OILS, CELL PHONES OR TABLETS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.  WE DO BURN INCENSE BUT IF IT BOTHERS YOU, JUST ASK THE PERSON KEEPING TIME AND THEY WILL PUT IT OUT.

SUNDAY

Ikebana flower arrangement in the ASZC zendo.

Ikebana flower arrangement in the ASZC zendo.

SOTO SUTRA SERVICE and DHAMA DIALOG

Time: 9 - 10:30 AM Silent Meditation

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Reciting Repentances, Refuges and Heart Sutra Teaching by Roshi, Priest, Disciple, or Guest Teacher . Announcements of upcoming events.

At the Zendo and Online

MONDAY

SUNRISE SANGHA

Time: 6 AM EST

At the zendo


“When You Greet Me I Bow”, By Norman Fischer

BOOK CLUB

7:30 - 7:55 PM 25 min silent meditation session

8:00 - 9:00 PM  Zen-related book discussion led by one of our senior members.

READING SCHEDULE current reading schedule.

MEETING LINK online meeting link.

CLICK HERE for additional information on the book club.

CLICK HERE to make a donation to the book club.



TUESDAY

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SUNRISE SANGHA

Time: 6 AM EST

At the zendo

ONLINE CLOUD DHARMA STUDY GROUP

8:00-9:00 pm - Online Dharma Discussion with Sensei exploring selected Dharma Study topics. This is a Zoom conference based here at ASZC which includes members from our affiliate centers throughout the US and Canada.

CLICK HERE to join the live meeting. Email storderinfo@gmail.com for password. CLICK HERE for current reading schedule.


WEDNESDAY

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SUNRISE SANGHA

Time: 6 AM EST

At the zendo

INTRODUCTION to ZEN MEDITATION
First
and Third Wednesday

Time: 7:00-8:30 PM

At the zendo

*Recommended for newcomers, but all are welcome

Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)


THURSDAY

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SUNRISE SANGHA

Time: 6 AM EST

At the zendo

Connecting the Dots or MasterClass

Thursdays

Time: 7 PM - 8 PM EST

At the zendo and via zoom


FRIDAY

SUNRISE SANGHA

Time: 6 AM EST

At the zendo


SILENT THUNDER ORDER AFFILIATE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES

CLICK HERE to view practice opportunities available from other Silent Thunder Order affiliates.


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