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Regular Practice Schedule Tuesdays 6:00am - Zazen and a short chanting service 7:30pm - Zazen and group discussion Thursdays 7:30pm - Zazen, Dharma talk , short chanting service Sundays 7:30pm - Zazen, Sanzen (face to face interview with the teacher), short chanting service
Introduction to Meditation classes are offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. They are open and free to the public. When coming to meditate please wear comfortable, loose clothing that will not be distracting to others. Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, beeping watches or strong perfume. Meditation can be done in any comfortable, upright posture. Cushions, benches and chairs are available. The Portland Program is led by the Head of Zendo, who works directly with the teachers to create a harmonious and lively practice environment. The Head of Zendo coordinates the Training Positions, to keep the zendo running smoothly. Beginners welcome! |
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Portland Tuesday Morning Schedule:
Doors open at 5:50am.
Zazen begins formally at 6:00 am.
Two 25-minute periods of zazen, separated by a posture adjustment bell. Following zazen is a short chanting service.
Location: Portland Dharma Center
Portland Tuesday Evening Schedule:
Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Zazen begins formally at 7:30 pm.
One 45 minute period of zazen followed by 45 minutes of discussion. Following the discussion is a brief closing chant and then tea, cookies and socializing.
Introduction to Meditation for beginners is offered.
Location: Portland Dharma Center
Portland Thursday Evening Schedule:
Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Zazen begins formally at 7:30 pm.
A 25-minute period of zazen is followed by 10 minutes of kinhin (walking meditation), and then a second 25-minute period of zazen.
At 8:30 pm a 20-30 minute Dharma Talk is given by one of the teachers or senior students. Following the talk is a short chanting service. Tea and socializing follow until 10:00 pm.
Introduction to Meditation for beginners is offered.
Location: Portland Dharma Center
Portland Sunday Evening Schedule:
Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Zazen begins formally at 7:30 pm.
A 25-minute period of zazen is followed by 10 minutes of kinhin, a second 25-minute period of zazen, another 10-minute period of kinhin, and finally a third 25-minute period of zazen.
During these three periods of zazen one of our teachers offers sanzen (private interview about practice) to ZCO members. Following zazen is a short chanting service. Tea and socializing follow until 10:00 pm.
Introduction to Meditation for beginners is offered.
Location: Portland Dharma Center







