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Parinirvana Sesshin
Feb
14
to Feb 16

Parinirvana Sesshin

Each day will include morning teachings with Kokyo and formal oryoki meals. Sesshin ends with a ceremony to celebrate Buddha’s Parinirvana on Sunday at 4pm, to which all are welcome. Anyone can attend all of sesshin, or parts. This will be Kokyo's last sesshin at SCZC.

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Buddha’s Teachings on Not-Self and True Self  in the Mahayana Parinirvana Sutra
Oct
27
10:00 AM10:00

Buddha’s Teachings on Not-Self and True Self in the Mahayana Parinirvana Sutra

This epic scripture appeared in third-century India, introducing buddha’s final teaching of buddha-nature as our true Self, and it then became one of the main sources of the early Zen tradition in China. Through exploring highlight passages of this important but under-appreciated sutra, and discussing how to practice with them, we will 

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Jewels in the World: “Not One Single Thing”
Apr
18
6:40 PM18:40

Jewels in the World: “Not One Single Thing”

This monthly evening discussion group is studying “Not One Single Thing,” a commentary on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Ancestor by Shodo Harada Roshi. With Kokyo Henkel. Everyone is welcome.

We meet monthly to discuss some topic regarding Dharma or Zen practice, especially relevant to daily life in the midst of the world. One of the group members volunteers to bring a discussion topic for the next month, and facilitates the conversation.  All are welcome, free of charge.

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