Weekly Schedule
Most activities at ASZC are available in person. Some ASZC programs are offered online as well. Review our calendar online for details to view click here. All activities are in Eastern Time zone.
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.
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
“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
SUNRISE SANGHA
Time: 6 AM EST
At the zendo and online via Zoom
Tuesday Evenings with Ishiryo
Time: 7pm — 8pm
Ishiryo Steven Carr, our current resident-in-training, will be hosting Zen meditation each Tuesday evening at ASZC, starting at 7 PM. Please plan to join in person or on-line.
ONLINE CLOUD DHARMA STUDY GROUP
Time: 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
SUNRISE SANGHA
Time: 6 AM EST
At the zendo and online via Zoom
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
SUNRISE SANGHA
Time: 6 AM EST
At the zendo and online via Zoom
Thursday Evening Workshop: Secrets of Zen = Singularity of Zazen
Thursdays
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM EST
At the zendo and online via zoom
SILENT THUNDER ORDER AFFILIATE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
CLICK HERE to view practice opportunities available from other Silent Thunder Order affiliates.
