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Historical collection of events that happened prior to December 2021

 

Unzan Graham Ross Visit Autumn 2016

Oct 24, 2016

We have Unzan Graham Ross taking up residency at the Black Mountain Zen Centre from October to November 2016. Graham is a graham_rossZen priest and teacher from San Francisco Zen Centre. Graham has been practicing Zen for over 15 years, including a nine year residency at Tassajara Zenshinji; the San Francisco Zen Centre Monastery. He is a senior student of our abiding teacher Ryushin Paul Haller. Graham will be offering a series of talks and workshops as well supporting the regular schedule and offering practice interviews.

Last Updated: 2016-10-24

All schedule information below takes precedence over the standard weekly schedule.

After the listing of the schedule there are further details on the content.

October 20 – November 27 2016

Saturday
9:30 am – 10:30 am Zazen, Kinhin, Zazen

Sunday
10:30 am – 11:00 am Zazen
11:00 am – 11:45 am Dharma Talk
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Informal tea and discussion

Monday
7:00 am – 8:15 am Zazen, Kinhin, Zazen
8:15 am – 8:45 am Formal tea in Zendo

Tuesday
7:00 am – 8:15 am Zazen, Kinhin, Zazen
8:15 am – 8:45 am Formal tea in Zendo
8:45 am -10:00 am Practice Discussion

7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Dharma Talk Series & Discussion
7:45 pm – 8:15 pm Zazen

Wednesday
7:00 am – 8:15 am Zazen, Kinhin, Zazen
8:15 am – 8:45 am Formal tea in Zendo
8:45 am -10:00 am Practice Discussion

Thursday
7:00 am – 8:15 am Zazen, Kinhin, Zazen
8:15 am – 8:45 am Formal tea in Zendo
8:45 am -10:00 am Practice Discussion

Friday
7:00 am – 8:15 am Zazen, Kinhin, Zazen
8:15 am – 8:45 am Formal tea in Zendo

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Dharma Talk Series & Discussion
7:45 pm – 8:15 pm Zazen

Practice Discussion

It is an opportunity to see the teacher one and, one to discuss what’s going on for you and how you’re practicing with it.

Available Tuesday’s – Friday’s between 8:45 am – 10:00 am.

Sign up either at the Centre, by talking with Graham or Brenda, or by using the contact form below:

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Dharma Talk Series, Discussion, & Zazen
Tuesday & Friday evenings 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm

In this 9-part series we will explore the vitality that can manifest in our lives when our practice is grounded in confidence and enjoyment.

‘Coming Together for Meditation’

Saturday: October 29
Saturday: November 05
Saturday: November 12
Saturday: November 26

To experience going beyond our limited views is the territory of zazen. Above are the 4 upcoming Saturday’s, when we will ‘Come Together for Meditation,’ and with an intention and ease, reconnect with our fulfilled and joyful heart.

Saturday Schedule
9:30 am – 9:55 am Zazen (Regular Schedule)
9:55 am – 10:05 am Kinhin (Regular Schedule)
10:05 am – 10:30 am Zazen (Regular Schedule)
10:30 am – 10:50 am Break (For those who wish to stay)
10:50 am – 11:20 Dharma Talk
11:20 am – 11:30 Kinhin
11:30 am – 12:00 Zazen
11:00 am – 12:10 pm Kinhin
12:10 pm – 12:35 pm Zazen
12:35 pm – 12:45 pm Kinhin
12:45 pm – 1:10 pm Zazen
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Bring some Lunch (For those who wish to stay)
2:15 pm – 4:00 pm Introduction to Zen & Meditation (All are encouraged and welcome)