warm jewel temple
Welcome
We offer daily sittings in person and online via Zoom; ongoing classes and groups; and special classes and events (see Upcoming Events below) throughout the year. These special events include longer sittings, practice periods, classes, community events, and observance of the Soto Zen ceremonial calendar.
If you are new to Zen we offer a free Introduction to Zen class, usually on the third Saturday of the month. See the master calendar for upcoming dates. If joining us via Zoom, please indicate your name. Thank you!
Please note: If your camera is off on Zoom, for security reasons we require you post your name.
Upcoming Events
Moment by Moment
Starts Sept 28 Last Sundays - To Study the Self is to Forget the Self with Rev. Toldi
End of year schedule
Dec 24 - 30 Zen Center closed
Dec 31 Closed except for:
New Year’s Eve Meditation: 8:30 pm - Midnight
Join the Sangha for a meditation to embrace of the year to come. We will sit from 8:30 until midnight, then gather around a fire with snacks and good company. Come for all or any part of the evening. See the schedule posted on the bulletin board or online.
New Year’s Fire Ceremony: Midnight - 1:00 am, with snacks
Jan 1 New Year’s Day - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Chanting of the Diamond Sutra, in person only
A great way to start the New Year—embody one of the central teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, “ Cultivate the Mind that abides nowhere.” The Diamond Sutra is a concise and eloquent expression of our Path. The reading in the Zendo will be broadcast on Zoom.
Jan 2 Zendo open for weekly schedule
Weekly Schedule
Wednesday Evenings: 6 pm Zazen and 6:40 pm Dharma Talk in the zendo, open to everyone
Friday Evenings - Meditation-based Recovery - Hungry Ghosts at 7 pm (including holidays and breaks)
Click here for the weekly zazen schedule.
Upcoming events are listed below - click on the date for details and use arrows (below right) to see events further in the future.
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News and Teachings
Rev. Sara McLellan - Turning Away from Greed, Hate, and Delusion and Embracing the Bodhisattva Path
