Fall Sesshin 2008

At Unzan Zendo,
from 7:30 p.m., Friday evening, Nov. 21st
to 4 p.m., Sunday afternoon, Nov. 23rd
See below for an application form and the full schedule.

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.

Fall Sesshin 2008

[“Sesshin” means, literally, concentration, focusing, gathering of mind(s).]
7:30 p.m., Friday, November 21st – 4 p.m., Sunday afternoon, November 23rd
Led by Zenrin R. Lewis

By registering for our 2008 Fall Sesshin you’ll let us know which sessions you'll be attending, and how much food we’ll need. The Sesshin fee is $60. Contribution of more or less than the full fee will be accepted for registration. Please make your check payable to the Jacksonville Zen Sangha and send your completed form or drop it off (with your payment) to 2014 Perry Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207 [(904) 398-6905].

You can also pay here:



Name:                

Home Phone:      

Email Address:  

Business Phone:

Special Needs (dietary, bench, chair, etc.):

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

Friday, Nov. 21st             7:30 - 9 pm            Tea, Welcome, Orientation, Zazen,
                                                                       Closing Chanting

Saturday, Nov. 22nd         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,
                                                                        Supper

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

Sunday, Nov. 23rd           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



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