| Schedule
for Wednesday evening Sittings (7:00 pm - 8:45 pm) |
|
6:30
to 6:55 pm
|
Arrive,
set up meditation space, meet n greet, introduction to our forms
of practice for newcomers |
|
6:55
pm
|
Take our
seats |
|
7:00
pm
|
Bell strikes
3 times: begin 25 minute sitting meditation |
|
7:
25 pm
|
Bell strikes
2 times; end of sitting meditation
Stand
Clappers strike 2 times: begin 10 minute walking meditation |
|
7:35
pm
|
Clappers
strike 1 time: end of walking meditation
Take our seats
Bell strikes 3 times: begin 25 minute sitting meditation |
|
8:00
pm
|
Bell
strikes 1 time: end of sitting meditation
|
|
8:00
pm to 8:15 pm
|
Begin
Short Soto Zen Service:
- All
Stand
- Host
offers incense
- 3
bows
- "All
my ancient twisted karma."
- Three
refuges
- Take
your seat
- Heart
Sutra
- A
second sutra from our Chant Book
- Dedication
of Merit
- "All
Beings, 10 Directions..."
End of
Service
|
|
8:15
pm to 8:45 pm
|
Sit comfortably
for Dharma study and discussion. We may listen to part of a
recorded talk by Tenshin Roshi or we may study and discuss a
reading from the Buddhist literature. |
|
8:45
pm
|
End of
Sitting. Clean up. |
