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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Sep
12
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Aug
15
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Jul
18
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Jun
13
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
May
16
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Apr
11
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Mar
14
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Feb
14
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Jan
10
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Oct
18
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Aug
16
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha – Half Day Zazenkai
Jun
19
6:30 AM06:30

Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha – Half Day Zazenkai

A Zazenkai Zen retreat, (gathering heart & mind), offers us time to intensify and mature your meditation practice. It affords a unique opportunity to clarify and deepen your life. The Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha will be sitting overnight on Zoom from 6:30 AM EST – 12 PM EST.

For more information please contact sensei@falmouthsotozensangha.net.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
May
17
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony
Apr
12
7:30 PM19:30

Ryaku Fusatsu-Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony

Ryaku Fusatsu, the Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony is practiced monthly by Zen groups throughout the world. This age-old tradition finds its roots with the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and provides a wonderful occasion to appreciate the precepts in shared group practice. Repentance and renewal of our practice vows are the core themes, which are central and help to keep our practice vital, meaningful and alive. Join Sanshin Zen Sangha and Atlanta Soto Zen Center in this joint sangha practice.

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Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha – Half Day Zazenkai
Feb
27
6:30 AM06:30

Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha – Half Day Zazenkai

A Zazenkai Zen retreat, (gathering heart & mind), offers us time to intensify and mature your meditation practice. It affords a unique opportunity to clarify and deepen your life. The Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha will be sitting overnight on Zoom from 6:30 AM EST – 12 PM EST.

For more information please contact sensei@falmouthsotozensangha.net.

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Mission Mountain Zen Sangha Bodhi Day Zazenkai
Dec
5
7:00 AM07:00

Mission Mountain Zen Sangha Bodhi Day Zazenkai

Please join us, inspired by Buddha’s Enlightenment, to clarify and awaken to our innate wisdom for the benefit of all.  

Join the Mission Mountain Zen Group for a day of Zen meditation.  A Zazenkai Zen retreat, (gathering heart & mind), offers us time to deepen and mature your meditation practice.  The retreat will be led by Zen Priest Zenku Jerry Smyers.  We encourage you to attend the entire Zazenkai, however you are welcome to join in as much of the retreat as you can.   The suggested donation for the Zoom Retreat is $25 for the day, however, please join us and donate whatever works for your budget. Click Here to go to the MMZ Website to make your donation. Contact Sensei Zenku Jerry Smyer at jerry.smyers@gmail.com.

Following is the retreat schedule overview. (All times are MST)

  •   7:00AM until   8:50AM Zazen (30 X 3) & Kinhin

  •   8:50AM until   9:10AM   Morning Service                      

  •   9:10AM until  10:00AM Breakfast Break  

  • 10:00AM until  11:50AM Zazen (30 X 3) & Kinhin

  • 11:50AM until  12:10PM Mid-Day Service

  • 12:10PM until     1:30PM Lunch Break

  •   1:30PM until     2:40PM Zazen (30 X 2) & Kinhin

  •   2:40PM until     3:30PM Dharma Talk 

  •   3:30PM until     4:40PM Zazen (30 X 2) & Kinhin

  •   4:40PM until     5:00PM Tissarana and Close

Everyone is welcome.  Please take advantage is this unique opportunity to cultivate and practice mindful living.  Please contact us for further information and registration, see contact information below.  I will send out the Zoom link and further details to all who are registered.  


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Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha – Rohatsu Overnight Sit
Dec
4
to Dec 5

Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha – Rohatsu Overnight Sit

A Zazenkai Zen retreat, (gathering heart & mind), offers us time to intensify and mature your meditation practice. It affords a unique opportunity to clarify and deepen your life. Rohatsu marks the enlightenment of the Buddha, and is a time of intensive practice.

The Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha will be sitting overnight on Zoom from 6:30 PM EST – 6:30 AM EST for 2020 Rohatsu. For more information please contact sensei@falmouthsotozensangha.net.

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ONLINE- Mission Mountain Zen Affiliate Center 5 Day Precepts Spring Retreat
May
13
to May 17

ONLINE- Mission Mountain Zen Affiliate Center 5 Day Precepts Spring Retreat

Please join the Online Mission Mountain Zen Group for a 5 day Spring Precepts Zen meditation retreat. A Sesshin (literally, gathering/clarifying heart & mind), offers us time to intensify and mature our meditation practice. It affords a unique opportunity to clarify your life.

The Sesshin will be led by Zen Priest Zenku Jerry Smyers. We will study the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, (cultivating right zen practice) and their implications during the retreat Dharma Talks. While, we encourage you to commit to the entire Sesshin, the schedule is designed to permit you to partake in as much of the retreat as you can. Online Dokusan, private interviews with the teacher, will be offered.

Fee is $100 for the entire sesshin or $30 per day.

Click Here for full retreat schedule. Please note schedule is in Mountain Standard Time.

Everyone is welcome. Please take advantage is this unique opportunity to cultivate and practice mindful living. Please contact us for further information and registration. Mission Mountain Zen

For more information: www.missionmountainzen.org, email Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com, or call 406-849-6149.

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March Guest Speaker - Arthur Ratliff
Mar
1
11:00 AM11:00

March Guest Speaker - Arthur Ratliff

Arthur Ratliff is a local historian, national explorer and world traveler. His latest exhibits showcased photos from Myanmar, China,  Ethiopia and South Africa.

He was an Outings leader for fifteen years with the Sierra Club.He lead hikes in Georgia, North and South Carolina.

He is one of the most active volunteers in the Decatur community. Most recently he was awarded the Decatur Hometown Hero, Junior Achievement Volunteer of the Year, Decatur Education Foundation Volunteer of the year and the Alma Fleetwood award.

He holds the designation of Lifetime Master Gardener.

He resides in Avondale Estates, GA USA and has served his community as an agent for State Farm Insurance since 1990.

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February Guest Speaker - Konjin Gaelyn Godwin
Feb
2
11:00 AM11:00

February Guest Speaker - Konjin Gaelyn Godwin

Join Us at ASZC with special guest speaker KONJIN GAELYN GODWIN, Roshi The Abbot of Houston Zen Center since 2003, Konjin Gaelyn Godwin was appointed to be the Director of the International Center of Soto Zen North America in 2018. She received ordination from Tenshin Reb Anderson, then Abbot San Francisco Zen Center in 1991. She received Dharma Transmission, also from Tenshin Reb Anderson, in 2003, and was appointed Kaikyoshi (formal recognition from Japan) in 2005. Her Zen lineage is Soto Zen, through Dōgen Zenji, and, ultimately, through Suzuki Shunryu Daiosho, founder of San Francisco Zen Center. Training: She trained monastically for more than 12 years at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, plus 6 years in residence at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. Her Zen training began at San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC) in 1985. Additional Zen training: She trained in Japan, at Hosshinji with Harada Sekkei Roshi in 1991–92, and at Zuioji in 2005; and with Robert Aitken Roshi of the Diamond Sangha in Hawaii in 1995–96.

Roshi Godwin’s will be speaking on What Do You Call the World? Zen and Sustainable Practice.

Also accompaning Roshi Godwin will be Taiga Ito from Soto Zen Buddhism International Center.

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