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Rohatsu Sesshin
5:30 pm
Rohatsu Sesshin
Nov 30 @ 5:30 pm – Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm
 Annual sesshin in honor of Shayamuni Buddha’s enlightenment A sesshin (Japanese for “collecting the heart-mind”) is an intensive meditation retreat. A sesshin typically lasts from two to seven days. During sesshin, most of the time is devoted to meditation, and distraction is reduced. Participants are asked keep silence , as much as possible, throughout the sesshin and to maintain a meditative focus throughout. We follow a semi-monastic schedule during sesshin based on Soto traditions dating back to the time of Dogen Zenji, the founder of this school of Zen. The schedule includes: Zazen (sitting meditation) Kinhin (walking meditation) Mindful work in the kitchen, building or grounds Participants are asked to share kitchen duties, cooking or clean-up Dokusan (private interview with the teacher).
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Tuesday Morning Zazen
6:00 am
Tuesday Morning Zazen
Dec 4 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am
 Morning zazen and service. 6:00 am Zazen 6:40 Kinhin 6:50 Zazen 7:30 Morning service.
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
7:00 pm
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Weekly meditation and Dharma lectures with Rev. Teijo Munnich or members of the sangha. Check the ZCA website for the schedule of speakers.
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Thursday Morning Sangha
6:00 am
Thursday Morning Sangha
Dec 6 @ 6:00 am – 11:30 am
 Weekly early morning meditation and morning service followed by informal breakfast, chosan (tea and reading from the Shobogenzo), and work practice. You may attend all or any part of the morning.
Thursday Evening Zazen
6:00 pm
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Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
12:00 pm
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration: December 8 & 9, 15 & 16 12 pm to 6 pm each day. Our annual celebration and holiday crafts sale. This year we’re holding it 2 weekends at Great Tree in Alexander, NC. Holiday gifts created by local crafts persons and special baked goods on sale. Drop by between 12 pm and 6 pm each day to browse our collection of one-of-a-kind gift items. Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony led by Teijo Munnich, Saturday 12/8 at 2pm Donate for a Plate Sangha Dinner 12/8 at 4pm Tea & Dharma with Teijo 12/15 @ 2pm followed by Storytelling with Art Shindo Mandler 12/15 All proceeds from sales and donations go towards funding Great Tree’s progams.
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Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
12:00 pm
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration: December 8 & 9, 15 & 16 12 pm to 6 pm each day. Our annual celebration and holiday crafts sale. This year we’re holding it 2 weekends at Great Tree in Alexander, NC. Holiday gifts created by local crafts persons and special baked goods on sale. Drop by between 12 pm and 6 pm each day to browse our collection of one-of-a-kind gift items. Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony led by Teijo Munnich, Saturday 12/8 at 2pm Donate for a Plate Sangha Dinner 12/8 at 4pm Tea & Dharma with Teijo 12/15 @ 2pm followed by Storytelling with Art Shindo Mandler 12/15 All proceeds from sales and donations go towards funding Great Tree’s progams.
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Tuesday Morning Zazen
6:00 am
Tuesday Morning Zazen
Dec 11 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am
Morning zazen and service. 6:00 am Zazen 6:40 Kinhin 6:50 Zazen 7:30 Morning service.
End of Practice Period Tea
6:00 pm
End of Fall Practice period
6:33 pm
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
7:00 pm
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weekly meditation and Dharma lectures with Rev. Teijo Munnich or members of the sangha. Check the ZCA website for the schedule of speakers.
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Thursday Morning Sangha
6:00 am
Thursday Morning Sangha
Dec 13 @ 6:00 am – 11:30 am
Weekly early morning meditation and morning service followed by informal breakfast, chosan (tea and reading from the Shobogenzo), and work practice. You may attend all or any part of the morning.
Thursday Evening Zazen
6:00 pm
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Saturday Morning Zazen
6:00 am
Saturday Morning Zazen
Dec 15 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am
 Please note that Saturda practice days will not be held on weekends during sesshins or other special retreats.
Saturday Zazen & Lecture
9:30 am
Community Work Day
11:00 am
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
12:00 pm
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration: December 8 & 9, 15 & 16 12 pm to 6 pm each day. Our annual celebration and holiday crafts sale. This year we’re holding it 2 weekends at Great Tree in Alexander, NC. Holiday gifts created by local crafts persons and special baked goods on sale. Drop by between 12 pm and 6 pm each day to browse our collection of one-of-a-kind gift items. Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony led by Teijo Munnich, Saturday 12/8 at 2pm Donate for a Plate Sangha Dinner 12/8 at 4pm Tea & Dharma with Teijo 12/15 @ 2pm followed by Storytelling with Art Shindo Mandler 12/15 All proceeds from sales and donations go towards funding Great Tree’s progams.
Okesa Sewing – Fukudenkai
1:30 pm
Okesa Sewing – Fukudenkai
Dec 15 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
 Sewing Okesa (Buddha’s robe) is a Soto tradition. We are currently sewing a 25-jo (row) kesa for Rev. Munnich to be worn for her Shinsanshiki (Mountain Seat Ceremony) in the Fall of 2019. This is a long-term project and needs many hands to insure that the robe is completed in time for the ceremony. If you are interested in leaning about the kesa sewing tradition or just like hand sewing join us on most Saturday afternoons anytime after lunch. The Okesa sewing group will not meet during sesshin or when there are other events scheduled so please be sure to check the calendar. Also, if you are sewing a rakusu in preparation for taking the precepts (you don’t have to be taking them at Great Tree) and need some bring your rakusu and your questions to one of these session and we are happy…
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Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
12:00 pm
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration & Crafts Sale
Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration: December 8 & 9, 15 & 16 12 pm to 6 pm each day. Our annual celebration and holiday crafts sale. This year we’re holding it 2 weekends at Great Tree in Alexander, NC. Holiday gifts created by local crafts persons and special baked goods on sale. Drop by between 12 pm and 6 pm each day to browse our collection of one-of-a-kind gift items. Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony led by Teijo Munnich, Saturday 12/8 at 2pm Donate for a Plate Sangha Dinner 12/8 at 4pm Tea & Dharma with Teijo 12/15 @ 2pm followed by Storytelling with Art Shindo Mandler 12/15 All proceeds from sales and donations go towards funding Great Tree’s progams.
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Tuesday Morning Zazen
6:00 am
Tuesday Morning Zazen
Dec 18 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am
Morning zazen and service. 6:00 am Zazen 6:40 Kinhin 6:50 Zazen 7:30 Morning service.
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
7:00 pm
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weekly meditation and Dharma lectures with Rev. Teijo Munnich or members of the sangha. Check the ZCA website for the schedule of speakers.
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Thursday Morning Sangha
6:00 am
Thursday Morning Sangha
Dec 20 @ 6:00 am – 11:30 am
Weekly early morning meditation and morning service followed by informal breakfast, chosan (tea and reading from the Shobogenzo), and work practice. You may attend all or any part of the morning.
Thursday Evening Zazen
6:00 pm
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Saturday Morning Zazen
6:00 am
Saturday Morning Zazen
Dec 22 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am
Please note that Saturda practice days will not be held on weekends during sesshins or other special retreats.
Saturday Zazen & Lecture
9:30 am
Community Work Day
11:00 am
Okesa Sewing – Fukudenkai
1:30 pm
Okesa Sewing – Fukudenkai
Dec 22 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Sewing Okesa (Buddha’s robe) is a Soto tradition. We are currently sewing a 25-jo (row) kesa for Rev. Munnich to be worn for her Shinsanshiki (Mountain Seat Ceremony) in the Fall of 2019. This is a long-term project and needs many hands to insure that the robe is completed in time for the ceremony. If you are interested in leaning about the kesa sewing tradition or just like hand sewing join us on most Saturday afternoons anytime after lunch. The Okesa sewing group will not meet during sesshin or when there are other events scheduled so please be sure to check the calendar. Also, if you are sewing a rakusu in preparation for taking the precepts (you don’t have to be taking them at Great Tree) and need some bring your rakusu and your questions to one of these session and we are happy…
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Tuesday Morning Zazen
6:00 am
Tuesday Morning Zazen
Dec 25 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am
Morning zazen and service. 6:00 am Zazen 6:40 Kinhin 6:50 Zazen 7:30 Morning service.
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
7:00 pm
Tuesday Evening Talks at Zen Center of Asheville
Dec 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Weekly meditation and Dharma lectures with Rev. Teijo Munnich or members of the sangha. Check the ZCA website for the schedule of speakers.
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Thursday Morning Sangha
6:00 am
Thursday Morning Sangha
Dec 27 @ 6:00 am – 11:30 am
Weekly early morning meditation and morning service followed by informal breakfast, chosan (tea and reading from the Shobogenzo), and work practice. You may attend all or any part of the morning.
Thursday Evening Zazen
6:00 pm
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Saturday Morning Zazen
6:00 am
Saturday Morning Zazen
Dec 29 @ 6:00 am – 7:30 am
Please note that Saturda practice days will not be held on weekends during sesshins or other special retreats.
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Ringing in the New Year – 108 Bells!
7:00 pm
Ringing in the New Year – 108 Bells!
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Join us as we celebrate on New Years Eve with the ringing of 108 bells at the temple. Meditation and a New Year’s Ceremony that includes traditional chanting and bell ringing and a midnight feast. All ages welcome. RSVP by email at info@greattreetemple.org or call 828-645-2085.
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