The Saturday program begins with a 25 minute service/liturgy followed by two 25-minute periods of zazen (seated meditation). The first period is followed by 5 minutes of kinhin (walking meditation) and commonly a dharma talk or a monthly recitation of the precepts (Fusatsu). During the second sitting period, the teachers offer daisan (private interviews to discuss dharma practice)  to anyone attending in person.

 

We’re currently sitting in person in Oakland. Zoom meetings will continue as usual.

Zen 1-2-3, a booklet on the basics of Zen and sitting

Gatha booklet for following along with our chants

Fusatsu booklet, chants for the renewal of vows