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February Bulletin

Online Practice and Inquiry Circle
1st Sunday of the Month
Practice and Inquiry Circle explores in real time the Zen Peacemaker Precepts of Not Knowing, Bearing Witness and Compassion in Action. A theme is presented as an avenue of inquiry and participants are invited into dialogue.

Body, Breath, and Mind: An Introduction to Zen
1st Sunday of the Month
Join us in person at the Village Zendo with Howard Thoresen, who will introduce Zen meditation and the other aspects of Village Zendo practice. There will be ample opportunity for Q & A.
Newcomers' Meeting
Select Thursdays
Are you new to the Village Zendo online community? Would you like to get to know some of the teachers, meet other community members and ask questions informally? If so, please consider joining us for an open conversation on the second Thursday evening of every month.

Zazenkai with Dharma Talk by Soten
Saturday, February 11
Learn to Meditate Online
Every Monday, 6:30pm
For those new to Zen meditation or who have not practiced meditation in a zendo before. Recommendations for a comfortable, stable sitting posture are given, as well as guidance on how to begin a meditation practice and do walking meditation. There will be ample opportunity for Q & A.
People of Color Sitting Group
Every Saturday, 10:30am
The People of Color Sitting Group aims to embody the three tenets by being a sanctuary for People of Color to study, support and discuss how in a system (society) of oppression and racial bias we can create a community where we recognize our interdependence.

Bolivian Sitting Group
Every Saturday, 8:00am
You are invited to join Village Zendo’s affiliated Bolivian sangha, Phajjsi Qollut Jalsu Zen Center, every Saturday from 7:00am to 8:00 am. No Spanish-language proficiency required.

Sorting Out Our Stuff
Every Tuesday
The group’s purpose is to support one another in cleaning up and clearing out whatever needs our attention, and whatever it might be. A will? a closet? a file cabinet? a relationship? Let’s handle it, with the knowledge that “time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost.”
Upcoming Dharma Talks
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Feb 9th 5:30pm Zazen and Dharma Talk by Ryotan Roshi
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Feb 11th 8:30am Zazenkai with Dharma Talk by Soten
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Feb 12th 9:30am Zazen and Dharma Talk by Gessho
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Feb 16th 5:30pm Zazen and Dharma Talk by Enkyo Roshi
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Feb 19th 9:30am Zazen and Dharma Talk by Ryoshin
Recorded Teacher Dharma Talks
Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Nourishing Our Karma”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMjBrzVjuvQ Podcast audio:
Dharma talk by Fusho, “Inviting the Bell to Ring”
Podcast Audio
Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Winter Retreat 2022 Day 4”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9czfKRovEo Podcast Audio:
Recorded Senior Student Dharma Talks
Dharma talk by Mukei, “Zazen: Hard, Easy or Not?”
Podcast Audio
Talk by Musho “The Time of Our Life”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoY0lSdM2oE Podcast audio:
Talk by Jisei “Zazen – Using all the Ingredients of your Life”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW14TCTl5fQ Podcast Audio
Talk by Ryoshin, “Turning Dharma Blossoms”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3eb6UrJVEQ Podcast audio
Talk by Mukei “Rohatsu in Process”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f16G1QmBCWA Podcast Audio:
In the light of recent information regarding the COVID-19 delta variant and the CDC revised guidelines issued July 27, 2021, and having consulted with medical professionals in our community, the Village Zendo Executive Committee has concluded that it is prudent for the Village Zendo to return to our online only schedule, effective immediately. The dedication to practice and community demonstrated over the past many months gives us confidence that our sangha can meet this challenge and grow ever stronger. We will continue to monitor the situation and look forward to a full reopening at our new location at 260 West Broadway in January, 2022.