Dharma Talk – Seizan
Sep. 24, 2012 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| October 4, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
Seizan Will give a dharma talk
Council – Jushin
Jan. 11, 2012 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| February 5, 2012 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| April 1, 2012 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| August 5, 2012 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| October 7, 2012 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| June 2, 2013 | ||
| 11:00 am |
Council is the practice of sitting in a circle and speaking and listening from the heart. It is held the first Sunday of the month after zazen.
Path of Practice
Dec. 7, 2011 - Posted in: Blog, Events - Comments Off
| February 5, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| March 4, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| April 1, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| May 6, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| June 3, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| September 9, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| October 7, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
| December 9, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Dotokuji
Expression of the Way
The Path of Practice Training Program:
The Paramitas, Service and our Daily Lives
This is a ten-month training program to assist Zen students in deepening their capacity for self-awareness and for developing the spiritual tools to participate harmoniously and meaningfully in their lives.
A Path of Practice is a way of living mindfully so as to become aware of the habits of mind that keep us mired in the painful, self‐centered loop that engenders suffering. The Paramitas are the spiritual muscles we exercise in overcoming this self-centeredness. As our awareness grows we can develop the skills to serve not only ourselves but all sentient beings with wisdom and compassion.
Each month we will focus on a different Paramita and by means of inquiry, self-reflection and discussion, use it as a lens to study ourselves. The Paramitas, literally translated as perfections, are actually traditional Buddhist virtues that represent the process and the fruits of practice. The Mahayana Tradition lists six–generosity, morality, tolerance, energy, meditation, wisdom and the Theravadin tradition lists four more–skillful means, aspiration, spiritual power, and knowledge. We will engage all ten, utilizing them as a guide to self-inquiry and our functioning in the world. The training will include sitting meditation, interpersonal group work, liturgy, reading and reflective writing.
Participation requires a commitment to the following:
- Daily sitting practice
- Monthly Interview with VZ teachers
- Attendance at all sessions
- Inquiry practice with a Path group member
- Monthly written reflections
- Participation in liturgical training during Path sessions and other times
The course will run from Feb 2012 thru Dec 2012 and will be co-taught by Roshi and Sensei Joshin on the first Sunday of the month from 1:30pm to 5pm
Feb 5 – Sensei and Roshi
March 4 – Roshi
April 1 – Sensei
May 6th – Roshi
June 3rd – Sensei
July 1st – No meeting
August 5 – No meeting
Sept 9th – Roshi
Oct 7 –Sensei
Nov 4 – Roshi
Dec 9 – Sensei and Roshi
Texts:
Required:
Robert Aitken: The Practice of Perfection (Will be made available in photocopy format)
Recommended:
Dale Wright, The Six Perfections
Shantideva, A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, translated by Stephen Batchelor
The course is open to any serious practitioner who can make a commitment to study for the year.
The cost is $600 for the year, payable in two portions: the deadline for first payment is January 10; the deadline for the second payment is June 10.
A sliding scale is available for anyone with financial hardship. No one is turned away due to finances.
Zendo Closed
Dec. 13, 2011 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| January 2, 2012 | ||
| January 16, 2012 | ||
| February 20, 2012 | ||
| May 28, 2012 | ||
| July 4, 2012 | ||
| October 8, 2012 | ||
| November 12, 2012 | ||
| November 22, 2012 | ||
| December 25, 2012 |
The zendo has adopted a policy that we will be closed on all federal holidays.
Dharma Chat — Face to Face: Private Interview with a Teacher
Jul. 14, 2012 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| October 9, 2012 | ||
| 6:45 pm | to | 7:45 pm |
with Ryotan Sensei
Have you ever wondered what goes on in private interview with a Zen teacher? Maybe you’ve already done interview but don’t feel clear about the process. Sensei Ryotan Eiger goes over the basics of interview, followed by an opportunity for newcomers to have an interview with him.
Dharma Talk – Kaizen
Dec. 5, 2011 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| January 15, 2012 | ||
| 11:45 am | to | 12:30 pm |
| March 29, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| June 17, 2012 | ||
| 11:45 am | to | 12:30 pm |
| July 12, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| September 13, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| October 11, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
Kaizen will give a dharma talk.

The Seamless Altar – CANCELED
Sep. 11, 2012 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| October 13, 2012 | ||
| October 27, 2012 |
This event has been canceled.
Dharma Talk – Chodo
Jan. 17, 2012 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| February 2, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| September 16, 2012 | ||
| 11:45 am | to | 12:30 pm |
| October 14, 2012 | ||
| 11:45 am | to | 12:30 pm |
Chodo will give a dharma talk.

Dharma Talk – Eisho
Feb. 2, 2012 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| March 1, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| July 26, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| August 9, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| October 18, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
| December 13, 2012 | ||
| 6:35 pm | to | 7:05 pm |
Eisho will give a dharma talk.
Zazenkai with dharma talk by Joshin
Feb. 4, 2012 - Posted in: Events - Comments Off
| June 9, 2012 | ||
| 8:15 am | to | 5:00 pm |
| October 20, 2012 | ||
| 8:15 am | to | 5:00 pm |
The Village Zendo’s monthly one-day retreat (zazenkai) is a great way to experience a short, intensive meditation retreat right here in the city. People are welcome to come for the entire day or any portion of it, but need to inform the registrar in advance.
Instruction is available for those who are unfamiliar with Zen rituals and procedures. Please make sure to contact the registrar in advance if you need instruction.
Pre-registration required: $25 for members, $50 for non-members.
For more information, please contact Kaizen: registrar@villagezendo.org
zazen . oryoki lunch . dharma talk by Roshi
8:15 Zazen
8:50 Verse of the Kesa, Kinhin
9:05 Zazen
9:40 Kinhin
9:50 Zazen
10:20 Kinhin
10:30 Dharma Talk by Roshi
11:05 Kinhin
11:20 Zazen
11:50 Kinhin
12:00 Oryoki Lunch
12:45 Clean Up, Silent Rest
1:30 Zazen
2:00 Kinhin
2:10 Zazen
2:40 Kinhin
2:50 Zazen
3:20 Service (Standing Service: Heart Sutra, Sho Sai Myo Kichijo Dharani, Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo)
3:45 Zazen
4:15 Kinhin
4:25 Open Sozan
5:00 Four Vows
