Zen Service - Thursday Evening Hybrid Practice

In-Person and Via Zoom | With Jeff Seul and Fran Ludwig | 7:00 - 8:30pm

Newcomers: Please contact [email protected] to arrange an orientation.

We will meet in the Cambridge zendo.

As of 10/16/22, the zendo is open with vaccinations and masks required. Advance sign-in is no longer required, but you will be asked to sign in and attest being vaccinated on arrival. For details on Covid-related practices and updates, please see the Cambridge Zendo Covid Status and Guidelines.

Preparation:

Download the Liturgy Book in advance.

Please arrive in the zoom meeting by 7pm. Please remain on mute except during opening circle, dokusan and dharma dialogue

Sign up for dokusan with the teacher using this Dokusan Sign-up Sheet.

Virtual Dana Box. The Greater Boston Zen Center is supported entirely through donations.

Link to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86922781333

Meeting ID: 869 2278 1333 | Passcode: GBZC

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Opening Circle and Announcements

Brief Liturgy Service or longer liturgy service

One 25-minute period of Zazen

5 minutes of Kinhin (walking meditation) or personal care

25 minutes of Zazen or Dharma Talk and Dharma Dialogue

Closing Chant

1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays: Dokusan offered during zazen

2nd Thursday: Dharma Talk

4th Thursday: Longer Liturgy Service

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For In-Person Participants

An object will be passed around the zendo. When it comes to you, place it in front of your cushion. Take it with you during kinhin. Go to the dokusan room when the teacher rings their bell, passing the object to the next in line before you do. If you have questions or get confused, consult with the Practice Leader.

For Zoom Participants

Dokusan with the teacher will happen in a Zoom Breakout-Rooms using the same device you are using for the main sit, or by audio-only traditional phone if necessary or preferred. Make sure your phone is either visible or not on silent, so the teacher can reach you.

Important Links

Liturgy book: https://bostonzen.org/liturgy/

Virtual dana box: https://bostonzen.org/donate/

Dokusan sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/rm7ykrmt (1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Greater Boston Zen Center, 552 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States