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Tonglen

February 19

9:30AM - 10:00am

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Rev Genjo Williams

Zen Meets Mental Health: Embracing the Three Minds

February 21

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

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Family Meditation

TBD

February 22

10:30AM

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

February 26

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Rev Genjo Williams

Zen Meets Mental Health: Embracing the Three Minds

February 28

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

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Worm Moon Gathering

March 3

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Tonglen

March 5

9:30AM - 10:00am

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Caroline Yongue, Savana Amata Yasa

Precepts Sewing Retreat

March 6 - 11

In Person or Zoom

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Rev Genjo Williams

Zen Meets Mental Health: Embracing the Three Minds

March 7

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

March 12

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Intro to Zen

March 15

10:30AM

Zoom Only

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Tonglen

March 19

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Paige Kanko Gilchrist

“Seasonal Embodied Practices”

March 21

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

March 26

9:30AM - 10:00am

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Victoria Montrose

"Buddhism: A Family Affair!"

March 28

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Family Meditation

TBD

March 29

10:30AM

In Person or Zoom

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Pink Moon Gathering

April 1

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

April 2

9:30AM - 10:00am

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April Sesshin

Buddha's Birthday Sesshin

April 3 - 8

In Person or Zoom

Events Calendar

Family Meditation
Ongoing calendar

Monthly Family Meditation meets on the last Sunday of the month (unless otherwise noted in the schedule). Sessions begin with a short meditation and Dharma teaching and discussion, and activities that align with the day's theme, such as interactive storytelling, creative movement, and crafts. After each session, families are invited to stay for “snacky foods” and social time (bring something to share if you’re able).

Upcoming Dates

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January 25th

"Beginning Anew"

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February 22nd

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March 29th

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April 26th

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May 31st

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June 28th

Introduction to Zen
Ongoing calendar

Introduction to Zen is an opportunity to ask questions about Zen meditation practice in general and answer questions about specific practice at Great Tree Temple. Zoom only.

Upcoming Dates

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February 15th

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March 15th

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April 19th

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May 17th

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June 21st

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July 21st

Full Moon Gatherings
Ongoing calendar

A traditional practice to release what no longer serves us - “Setting Aside” - and make space for new beginnings - Beginning Anew. Called Sange in Japanese, it is a practice in letting go, or repentance

Upcoming Dates

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February 1st:

Snow Full Moon Gathering

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March 3rd:

Worm Full Moon Gathering

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April 1st:

Pink Full Moon Gathering

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May 1st:

Flower Full Moon Gathering

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May 31st:

Blue Full Moon Gathering

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