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Upcoming Events

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Tonglen

April 9

9:30AM - 10:00am

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Rev Teijo Munnich

“Growing Large Trees from Small Sticks: Growing the Spirit of Great Tree ”

April 11

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Spring Practice Period

Study:"Immeasurable Kindness" By Christina Feldman

April 13 - June 5

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

April 16

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Rev Teijo Munnich

“Pilgrimage to Bhutan”

April 18

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Intro to Zen

April 19

10:30AM

Zoom Only

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Forest Bathing/Shinrin-YokuWorkshop

Led by Brook Genryu Reynolds

April 19

2:00PM - 5:00PM

In Person Only

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Tonglen

April 23

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Rev Koun Franz

"One Robe, Many Hands: Soto Zen North America"

April 25

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Family Meditation

TBD

April 26

10:30AM

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

April 30

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Precepts Sesshin

May 1 - 3

In Person or Zoom

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Flower Moon Gathering

May 1

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

May 7

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Dorlop Rinpoche/Dr. Hun Lye

"Wesak: What is it?"

May 9

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Wesak Ceremony at Urban Dharma

697 Haywood Rd unit c, Asheville, NC 28806

May 9

3:00PM

In Person Only

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Tonglen

May 14

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Intro to Zen

May 17

10:30AM

Zoom Only

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Tonglen

May 21

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

May 28

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Family Meditation

TBD

May 31

10:30AM

In Person or Zoom

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Blue Moon Gathering

May 31

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In Person or Zoom

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June Sesshin

June 5 - June 10

In Person or Zoom

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Family Retreat

June 12-14

In Person Only

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Summer Practice Period

Study:"Immeasurable Kindness" By Christina Feldman

June 15 - July 17

In Person or Zoom

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Paige Kanko Gilchrist

“Seasonal Embodied Practices”

June 20

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Intro to Zen

June 21

10:30AM

Zoom Only

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Family Meditation

TBD

June 31

10:30AM

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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