Winter Sesshin 2008

7:30 p.m., Friday, February 22nd – 4 p.m., Sunday afternoon, February 24th             
Led by Zenrin R. Lewis

Please register now for the Jacksonville Zen Sangha's 2008 Winter Sesshin so that we will know which sessions you'll be attending, and so that the Tenzo, Fabian Benavente, will know how much food to prepare. The Sesshin fee is $60.  Contributions of more or less than the full fee will be accepted for registration.  Please make your check payable to the Jacksonville Zen Sangha.Please send your completed form or drop it off (with your payment) to 2014 Perry Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207 [(904) 398-6905].

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Please check the Sesshin sessions you will attend.  Attendance at all sessions is encouraged.

Friday, Feb. 22               7:30 - 9 pm            Tea, Welcome, Orientation, Zazen,
                                                                       Closing Chanting

Saturday, Feb. 23           5:30 - 7:30 am        Morning Service, Tea (& Coffee), Zazen,
                                                                       Interview, Breakfast

                                     9 am to 12 pm        Diamond Sutra Chanting, Zazen, Interview,
                                                                       Lunch

                                     1:30 - 5 pm             Tea, Zazen, Dharma Discourse,
                                                                        Yoga (optional), Supper

                                     6:30 - 9 pm             Chanting of the Lineage, Zazen, Interview,
                                                                        Closing Chanting

Sunday, Feb. 24             5:30 - 7:30 am        Morning Service, Tea (& Coffee), Zazen,
                                                                        Interview, Breakfast

                                     9 am - 12 pm          Diamond Sutra Chanting, Zazen, Interview,
                                                                        Lunch

                                     1:30 - 4 pm             Tea, Zazen, Dharma Discourse,
                                                                        Closing Service, Farewell

If you have any other questions about Zen, our Zendo (meditation hall) or the Sangha (group), call Zenrin at (904) 398-6905.



Introduction to Zen Meditation Night

 Every Monday night at 7:30 we offer guidance for those not familiar with Zazen (seated meditation) as and if requested. We offer instruction in posture, breathing and dealing with mind-wandering, each followed by a short sitting to “try it out”. We offer this Introduction as an optional convenience: It’s not required before you join us for any other meditation sessions.

 Please contact Fabian Benavente at (904) 762-4811 to let us know you’ll be coming the following Monday. There is no fee, but donations are appreciated.

If you have any other questions about Zen, our Zendo (meditation hall) or the Sangha (group), call Zenrin at (904) 398-6905.

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