We have Unzan Graham Ross taking up residency at the Black Mountain Zen Centre from October to November 2016. Graham is a Zen 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.

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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)