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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2012 EVENTS
AUG: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Introduction to Zen Meditation 7:30pm
12th A Day of Zazen: One Day of Sitting Meditation 7:10am
Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese 10am
19th Fujinkai Meeting 10am
JIZO-BON, Monthly Service & Memorial 11am
Daruma-kai Luncheon 12pm
26th Garden Cleaning 9:00am
SEP: 3rd Labor Day - temple closed
8th & 9th Zenshuji 90th Anniversary
16th Fujinkai Meeting 10am
Dr. Kato’s Buddhism Lecture in Japanese 10am
HIGAN-E, Monthly Service & Memorial 11am
Keiro-Kai Luncheon 12pm
23rd A Day of Zazen: One Day of Sitting Meditation 7:10am
30th Otakiage - Burning Ceremony at Huntington State Beach 11:00am
Introduction to Zen Meditation
5 classes – every Thursday evening
August 2nd through 30th, From 7:30 to 8:45 p.m
This class series provides an introduction to Zen meditation for
beginners. It is open to people of all faiths. The classes include a
presentation of the basic principles of Zen and zazen meditation,
and discussions of how to practice Zen in daily life – while at work
and at leisure. Each class includes zazen meditation, beginning with 10 minutes during the first class, and working up to 30 minutes at the end of the series. Each class also includes walking meditation. Cost: $70 for the series ($35 for temple members). Register by calling Zenshuji (213) 617-0100 or by email to webmaster@zenshuji.org. Include your name and contact information. Payment may be made at the first class. Scholarships are also available. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
A DAY OF ZAZEN: One Day of Sitting Meditation
The Zazenkai is having One Day sitting, “A Day of Zazen” almost every month this year. In August, it will be on the 12th, in September on the 23rd and so on. It will be from 7:10am to 4:40 pm, include 8 periods of zazen, a Dharma talk by Daigaku Sokan, breakfast, lunch and a question period. Please see the flyer for the detailed schedule. Please email webmaster@zenshuji.org if you are planning to attend.
Zenshuji 90th Anniversary - Sep 8th & 9th
禅宗寺創立九十周年記念式典 九月八・九日
We are celebrating our 90th anniversary and there will be a lot of festivities on the 8th and the 9th; ceremonies, Manto Kuyo, a panel discussion, lectures, a banquet, a luncheon, etc. Please see the flyers for the detailed schedule. Here are the Invitation, Application for the Banquet, Luncheon and Manto Kuyo. If you have any question, please fell free to contact us.
Anniversary Invitation 九十周年記念式典招待状
Banquet/Luncheon Application 晩餐会・昼食会申し込み
