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Upcoming Events

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Tonglen

January 8

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Rev Teijo Munnich

"The Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts"

January 10

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

January 15

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Rev Wakoh Shannon Hickey

“Badass Women in History"

January 17

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Intro to Zen

January 18

10:30AM

Zoom Only

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Tonglen

January 22

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Rev Eido Phoebe Reinhart

“Nyoho; Tangible Thusness; Living in Accord With the Dharma"

January 24

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Family Meditation

Beginning Anew

January 25

10:30AM

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

January 29

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Caroline Yongue, Savana Amata Yasa

“Making a Buddha Robe: Sewing as Spiritual Practice"

January 31

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Snow Moon Gathering

February 1

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

February 5

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Nancy Spence Sujata Yasa

“Embracing Compassion and Emptiness- Living the Precepts.”

February 7

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

February 12

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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Nehan Sesshin

Commemorating Buddha's Nirvana

February 13 - 15

In Person or Zoom

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Dr Liliane Myoren Papin

"Winter Teachings : Breathing through Darkness"

February 14

9:30AM Zazen

10:00AM-11:00AM Dharma Talk

In Person or Zoom

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Intro to Zen

February 15

10:30AM

Zoom Only

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Tonglen

February 19

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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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

In Person or Zoom

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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

In Person or Zoom

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Worm Moon Gathering

March 3

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In Person or Zoom

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Tonglen

March 5

9:30AM - 10:00am

In Person or Zoom

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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

In Person or Zoom

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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

In Person or Zoom

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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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October 26th

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November 30th

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December 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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October 19th

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November 16th

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December 21th

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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October 6th:

Harvest Full Moon Gathering

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November 5th:

Beaver Full Moon Gathering

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December 4th:

Cold Full Moon Gathering

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