Below you will find information about our longer-range schedule and upcoming events, and information concerning Sandy's attendance. Please check back from time to time to get the latest updates. You will also find useful information in the most recent Kaihan.
Friday, January 18 — Monday, January 21
The Center will host its annual Winter Zazen-kai beginning with informal dinner on Friday, January 18 at 5 PM, and ending with lunch at noon on Monday, January 21.
"Zazen-kai" means Zen gathering, joining to intensively practice Zen together. This retreat will be conducted in a manner similar to formal retreats and sesshins at other Zen centers and monasteries, including periods of sitting meditation, walking meditation, chanting, work practice, formal meals, interviews with Sandy, and Dharma talks by Sandy.
The retreat is open to persons with all levels of experience including beginners, as well as to part-time participants. Lodging preference will be given to full-timers. You can visit the Retreats page of the Center’s web site for much more helpful information concerning Zen retreats at Sosen-ji.
The cost is $45 per night. Please send a 50% deposit by Monday, January 7, to reserve a seat and help with planning meals. Financial help and scholarships are available. Please contact the Center directly for more information.
Spring 2013 Zazen-kai at Sosen-ji
Thursday, March 21 — Thursday March 28
The Center will host its annual Spring Zazen-kai beginning with informal dinner on Thursday, March 21 at 5 PM, and ending with lunch at noon on Thursday, March 28.
Zen Writing Practice
An Interesting Blend of Zen Practice and Creative Writing
~ We will meet once a month at the North Carolina Zen Center, Pittsboro ~
Open to anyone regardless of experience with either meditation or writing
Free, no commitment necessary, drop in any time
"Try it, you'll like it!"
Scheduling for this event has had to remain flexible to avoid conflicts with other events, although it usually proceeds on the first Monday or first Wednesday of each month. For more information please call Ken Simon, 919-265-9886
Construction has begun on the final main building of the Center, and this will mean that there are always small and large jobs and projects in need of manpower and womanpower. Please contact Matt Young at the Center to find out what the current needs are and how you might help. In addition, there are always many large and small tasks that need attending to, including general tidying up and grounds care and maintenance, as well as many other opportunites to contribute time, skills and tools.
If you wish to contribute in any way, your help would be most welcome. Please call or email us for specific needs or other information.