BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Starting in January, Shunryo and Petriana will facilitate at book discussion group on zoom, alternating Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00pm to read Bhikkhu Bodhi's book, The Noble Eightfold Path. The book is available for sale online and as a pdf: https://www.openheartzen.org/uploads/3/1/2/1/31214929/the_noble_eightfold_path-by_bhikkhu_bodhi.pdf. Contact Shunryo if you would like to join: [email protected]. January 21, February 4, 18, March 4, 11, 25, April 8. We ask that you commit to attending as many evenings as possible.
See the schedule for Tuesday evening dharma reflections on the Eightfold Path here.
STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
Saturday, February 28, in person and on zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5775528085
8:30 - 1:30 at the home of Shunryo. Contact her for directions.
GRZC is in an exciting new phase of planning led by Athena Myoshin O'Keeffe, Mary O'Connor and Lily Myokan Perkins. Guided by the Appreciative Inquiry approach, we continue to explore our values and capacity as a small American Zen center. What is the legacy we inherited, and what is our mission in this time? Your voice is welcome as we explore these questions and more, including what schedule, service, study and practice paths support the needs of those seeking to live a noble life.
POTLUCK included in this friendly retreat as we develop a healthy, nimble and active sangha. Bring anything you'd like to share.
RETREATS
In addition to our weekly schedule we offer monthly One-Day Retreats and two longer retreats called Sesshins, typically in April and December.
Retreats are held at Windhorse Hill Retreat Center, 525B River Road, Deerfield MA, and on zoom unless otherwise noted.
Our retreats and special events are supported though fees and donations payable on PayPal, or at the event, or by check mailed to PO Box 247 Montague, MA 01351. We offer financial support and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Please speak to the registrar if you would like financial leeway to attend a program. Contact Shunryo to register: [email protected].
Brief One-Day Retreats
Led by GRZC teachers, 8:30am - 1:00pm unless otherwise noted
Fee: $25 except where noted below. Dana requested on behalf of teachers. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Join us for a day of meditation, a dharma talk, opportunity for face-to-face/private study with the teacher, and a final circle. Payable on site or by PayPal. Please bring a sack lunch. At Windhorse, coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Pre-register by 5pm two days prior to receive the full schedule and Zoom link: email: [email protected]
January 31, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Bodhidharma Retreat: wall-sitting, no teacher, no talk, no fee, followed by potluck 1:15-2:30
February 21, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm led by Senseis John Kealy and Suzanne Shunryo Webber, followed by potluck 1:15-2:30
March 28, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm followed by a potluck, led by Sensei Daijo. Dharma talk titled, Non-separation. The Buddha’s Teachings on Social Harmony.
SPRING SESSHIN: Healing Ourselves and the World
APRIL 9 - 12
Led by Senseis Daijo and Shunryo
Thursday 7-9pm, Friday - Saturday 8am - 8pm, Sunday 8am - Noon (you may attend one or more day/s)
Friday dharma talk and face-to-face with Shunryo
Saturday dharma talk and face-to-face with Daijo
Silent and walking meditation, dharma talks and opportunities for private study one-on-one with the teachers, and a final sharing circle.
Breakfast at home. Simple vegetarian and gluten free lunch and dinner, and snacks provided.
$65/day members, $75/day non-members. Thursday and Sunday are considered half days for fee.
Dana, a donation from the heart, is requested on behalf of teachers.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds for fee or dana, just please offer what you can.
Ceremony to Install Senior Student Nancy Inzan Eichenlaub as a Dharma Holder on Saturday 6:45 - 7:15. All are welcome for this.
Register by noon Monday, April 6th: [email protected]. Early registration is greatly appreciated.
PRACTICES & SERVICES ROTATED THROUGH OUR REGULAR SCHEDULE
COUNCIL
Green River Zen Center does a monthly council practice on the last Tuesday of every month. It will take place this season on January 27, February 28, March 28. Council is a circle practice of listening and speaking from the heart. Its foundation is consonant with the Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers: Not-knowing, bearing witness, and loving action.
GATE OF SWEET NECTAR
Green River Zen Center chants the Gate of Sweet Nectar, the Zen Peacemakers’ liturgy to feed all the hungry ghosts on Saturdays at 9:40 am following meditation. This season the Gate will be chanted on January 17 and February 21 (cook's style).
RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONY
A ceremony renewing our vows to the Precepts will take place on Saturdays, January 3 and March 21 after zazen. All are invited to participate, regardless of whether you have formally received the precepts in Jukai.
REFLECTION ON PRECEPTS
A guided reflection on how we as individuals are observing the precepts will take place on Tuesday, February 10, after zazen.
Starting in January, Shunryo and Petriana will facilitate at book discussion group on zoom, alternating Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00pm to read Bhikkhu Bodhi's book, The Noble Eightfold Path. The book is available for sale online and as a pdf: https://www.openheartzen.org/uploads/3/1/2/1/31214929/the_noble_eightfold_path-by_bhikkhu_bodhi.pdf. Contact Shunryo if you would like to join: [email protected]. January 21, February 4, 18, March 4, 11, 25, April 8. We ask that you commit to attending as many evenings as possible.
See the schedule for Tuesday evening dharma reflections on the Eightfold Path here.
STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
Saturday, February 28, in person and on zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5775528085
8:30 - 1:30 at the home of Shunryo. Contact her for directions.
GRZC is in an exciting new phase of planning led by Athena Myoshin O'Keeffe, Mary O'Connor and Lily Myokan Perkins. Guided by the Appreciative Inquiry approach, we continue to explore our values and capacity as a small American Zen center. What is the legacy we inherited, and what is our mission in this time? Your voice is welcome as we explore these questions and more, including what schedule, service, study and practice paths support the needs of those seeking to live a noble life.
POTLUCK included in this friendly retreat as we develop a healthy, nimble and active sangha. Bring anything you'd like to share.
RETREATS
In addition to our weekly schedule we offer monthly One-Day Retreats and two longer retreats called Sesshins, typically in April and December.
Retreats are held at Windhorse Hill Retreat Center, 525B River Road, Deerfield MA, and on zoom unless otherwise noted.
Our retreats and special events are supported though fees and donations payable on PayPal, or at the event, or by check mailed to PO Box 247 Montague, MA 01351. We offer financial support and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Please speak to the registrar if you would like financial leeway to attend a program. Contact Shunryo to register: [email protected].
Brief One-Day Retreats
Led by GRZC teachers, 8:30am - 1:00pm unless otherwise noted
Fee: $25 except where noted below. Dana requested on behalf of teachers. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Join us for a day of meditation, a dharma talk, opportunity for face-to-face/private study with the teacher, and a final circle. Payable on site or by PayPal. Please bring a sack lunch. At Windhorse, coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Pre-register by 5pm two days prior to receive the full schedule and Zoom link: email: [email protected]
January 31, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Bodhidharma Retreat: wall-sitting, no teacher, no talk, no fee, followed by potluck 1:15-2:30
February 21, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm led by Senseis John Kealy and Suzanne Shunryo Webber, followed by potluck 1:15-2:30
March 28, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm followed by a potluck, led by Sensei Daijo. Dharma talk titled, Non-separation. The Buddha’s Teachings on Social Harmony.
SPRING SESSHIN: Healing Ourselves and the World
APRIL 9 - 12
Led by Senseis Daijo and Shunryo
Thursday 7-9pm, Friday - Saturday 8am - 8pm, Sunday 8am - Noon (you may attend one or more day/s)
Friday dharma talk and face-to-face with Shunryo
Saturday dharma talk and face-to-face with Daijo
Silent and walking meditation, dharma talks and opportunities for private study one-on-one with the teachers, and a final sharing circle.
Breakfast at home. Simple vegetarian and gluten free lunch and dinner, and snacks provided.
$65/day members, $75/day non-members. Thursday and Sunday are considered half days for fee.
Dana, a donation from the heart, is requested on behalf of teachers.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds for fee or dana, just please offer what you can.
Ceremony to Install Senior Student Nancy Inzan Eichenlaub as a Dharma Holder on Saturday 6:45 - 7:15. All are welcome for this.
Register by noon Monday, April 6th: [email protected]. Early registration is greatly appreciated.
PRACTICES & SERVICES ROTATED THROUGH OUR REGULAR SCHEDULE
COUNCIL
Green River Zen Center does a monthly council practice on the last Tuesday of every month. It will take place this season on January 27, February 28, March 28. Council is a circle practice of listening and speaking from the heart. Its foundation is consonant with the Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers: Not-knowing, bearing witness, and loving action.
GATE OF SWEET NECTAR
Green River Zen Center chants the Gate of Sweet Nectar, the Zen Peacemakers’ liturgy to feed all the hungry ghosts on Saturdays at 9:40 am following meditation. This season the Gate will be chanted on January 17 and February 21 (cook's style).
RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONY
A ceremony renewing our vows to the Precepts will take place on Saturdays, January 3 and March 21 after zazen. All are invited to participate, regardless of whether you have formally received the precepts in Jukai.
REFLECTION ON PRECEPTS
A guided reflection on how we as individuals are observing the precepts will take place on Tuesday, February 10, after zazen.
MEMBERSHIP IN GREEN RIVER ZEN CENTER
Do you consider yourself part of the sangha? If so, please consider becoming a member and making monthly financial commitments to help support basic operations at the Zendo. You may also do service in lieu of some of the membership fee.
As a member, you will receive reductions in retreat prices. Most important, you will be supporting the flowering of the sangha’s practice.
For more information, please see Membership Program, or contact Lily Perkins: [email protected]
Do you consider yourself part of the sangha? If so, please consider becoming a member and making monthly financial commitments to help support basic operations at the Zendo. You may also do service in lieu of some of the membership fee.
As a member, you will receive reductions in retreat prices. Most important, you will be supporting the flowering of the sangha’s practice.
For more information, please see Membership Program, or contact Lily Perkins: [email protected]