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Householder Sesshin


The Way of the Householder

More Details Will Be Provided Closer to the Date

Our practice teaches us that life is open for us just as it is. When we experience this we feel a great sense of ease, joy and connectedness in the world. But usually based on our fears, we create artificial barriers that prevent us from realizing this. This retreat will focus, using the great koan Mu, to identify, and work through our artificial barriers, both internal and external which keep us from living our life fully, just as it is. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity.

As part of this weekend you have the option to choose a particular home practice that helps you to integrate the work in the zendo with our actions in our life as householders. We hope you will join us.

Location: 
Empty Bowl Zendo at Church of the Redeemer
36 South Street, Morristown NJ

Schedule:

  • June 11, Thursday – 6:30pm – 8:10pm

  • June 12, Friday - 9:00am-5:00pm

  • June 13, Saturday – 7:30am – 1:30pm

There will be plenty of zazen as well as dharma talks and private interviews, plus time to reflect and integrate practice into our daily life.  Please bring a snack to share.  For lunch, please bring your own or eat out.  It is required that those registering for the sesshin commit to all three days.  

Please register by Tuesday, June 9. Please be mindful of the deadline

Step 1: REGISTRATION for the SESSHIN via our GOOGLE SHEET
1. First, register by using the Google Sheet.  Cut and paste the following link directly into your browser:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vapXm7YCB-7BnPotmhGAAkMBjPb6Ix7qumBwYD6iDzg/edit?usp=sharing

Registration will be accepted by Tuesday, June 5.

STEP 2: PAYMENT for the SESSHIN
2. Secondly, the suggested fee for the three-day Householder Sesshin is $40. Click HERE to pay $40 via PayPal. If you prefer to pay by check, make your check payable to Empty Bowl Zendo and either bring it in or mail to PO Box 640, Morristown, NJ 07963-0640.
 
 
June 13 Zazenkai

The June 13 Zazenkai will be the last day of the Householder Sesshin.  Everyone, whether or not you are participating in the Householder Sesshin, is invited to attend.  The zazenkai includes both sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, mindfulness practices and the opportunity for private interviews with a teacher.  

NOTE: If you plan to attend on Saturday only, the cost is $10. Click HERE to pay $10 for Saturday only. 

Earlier Event: June 2
Introduction to Zen
Later Event: June 27
ART PRACTICE: CALLIGRAPHY