Weekly Schedule
Most activities at ASZC are available in person. Some ASZC programs are offered online as well. You are strongly encouraged to check the online calendar for details as some details may have changed. All activities are in Eastern Time zone.
WE REQUEST, WHEN POSSIBLE, FOR ATTENDEES TO WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING (DARK OR MUTED COLORS ARE PREFERRED). HEAVY PERFUMES OR ESSENTIAL OILS, CELL PHONES OR TABLETS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. WE DO BURN INCENSE BUT IF IT BOTHERS YOU, JUST ASK THE PERSON KEEPING TIME AND THEY WILL PUT IT OUT.
SUNDAY
Ikebana flower arrangement in the ASZC zendo.
SOTO SUTRA SERVICE and DHAMA DIALOG 900 - 1200 pm
9 - 10:30 AM Silent Meditation
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Reciting Repentances, Refuges and Heart Sutra, Teaching by Roshi, Priest, Disciple, or Guest Teacher.
At the Zendo and Online via zoom
MONDAY
“Nothing Special — Living Zen” Charlotte Joko Beck
BOOK CLUB 730 — 900 PM
7:30 - 7:55 PM Optional 25 min silent meditation session
8:00 - 9:00 PM Zen-related book discussion led by one of our senior members.
MEETING LINK & READING SCHEDULE current reading schedule
CLICK HERE for additional information on the book club.
CLICK HERE to make a donation to the book club.
TUESDAY
SUNRISE SANGHA 600 AM
At the zendo and online via Zoom
ONLINE CLOUD DHARMA STUDY GROUP 800 - 900 PM
Online Dharma Discussion with Sensei exploring selected Dharma Study topics. This is a Zoom conference which includes members from our affiliate centers throughout the US and Canada.
CLICK HERE to join the live meeting. Email storderinfo@gmail.com for password. CLICK HERE for current reading schedule.
WEDNESDAY
SUNRISE SANGHA 600 AM
At the zendo and online via Zoom
INTRODUCTION to ZEN MEDITATION 700-830PM
At the zendo
*Recommended for newcomers, but all are welcome
Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
THURSDAY
SUNRISE SANGHA 600 AM
At the zendo and online via Zoom
Thursday Evening Meditation Workshop: First Thursday of Each Month 700pm
At the zendo and online via zoom
Music@ASZC: Zen Jam Third Thursday of Each Month 700pm
At the Zendo
Yoga@ASZC: schedule to be announced 700pm
At the Zendo
Saturday
Just Sit Saturday Second Saturday of the month 900 - 1200 PM
At the zendo and online via zoom
Sensei's Seminar: Razorblade of Zen (starting the 4th Saturday in February)
Samu Saturday/Facility Work Party (starting the 5th Saturday in January)
SILENT THUNDER ORDER AFFILIATE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
CLICK HERE to view practice opportunities available from other Silent Thunder Order affiliates.
