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 Standard Time. See calendar under events for details. Online activities require registration or a password, email aszcinfo@gmail.com to request the password if indicated.
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
CLICK HERE for meeting link. Email aszcinfo@gmail.com for passcode.
MONDAY
MORNING MEDITATION
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
MORNING MEDITATION
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
MORNING MEDITATION
Time: 6 AM EST
At the zendo
INTRODUCTION to ZEN MEDITATION (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
At the zendo
*Recommended for newcomers
Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
THURSDAY
MORNING MEDITATION
Time: 6 AM EST
At the zendo
WOMEN’S GROUP (This group is on hiatus until September 2023)
FIRST and THIRD Thursdays
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM EST
CLICK HERE for meeting link.
CLICK HERE to request passcode and additional information.
FRIDAY
MORNING MEDITATION
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.
