Reminder: Discussion tomorrow, Tues Aug 5

Short version: at Tuesday 9am PDT practice tomorrow, a short dharma talk and group discussion will consider the topic, “Zen Practice & Work”. At the usual Zoom link.

Hi there —

Starting tomorrow, August 5, the first weekly practice of each month will have a slightly different format. We will sit for a shorter time, then have a brief dharma talk (by me) and community discussion.

The topic on August 5 will be Zen Practice & Work. The practice times and duration otherwise will stay the same:

• Practice: Tuesdays at 9:00am Pacific (12pm Eastern; 18:00 CEST). The duration varies slightly, up to 45 minutes. (On Zoom here)

• You can find the complete schedule & calendar entries to copy at https://www.tczen.org/schedule 

And, RSVP for a 3-Hour Retreat on August 16

Whether you attend regular Tuesday practice or have not been able, I hope you’ll join us on Saturday, August 16 for a 3-hour Zen mini-retreat! You can RSVP today.

Retreats are intensive periods where we hold time and space to build practice energy. They deepen our individual practice and build engaged and compassionate energy that we take into the world.

Here are details of the retreat:

• Saturday, August 16, 9am-12pm Pacific (12-3p Eastern; 6-9p CEST) at the same Zoom link as regular practice

• We will alternate sitting & walking practice, plus dialogues with me (optional)

• I recommend to attend the full 3 hours, although you may come late or leave early as needed

• Please RSVP by Wed Aug 13, so I can plan the schedule and attendance

Two other notes for the retreat:

• No special preparation is required, although you might give extra consideration on how to sit comfortably and quietly (more here)

• Registration asks for acceptance of a participation agreement (aka waiver). If you have any questions about that, please ask.

With thanks for your practice! 🙏

— Chris