This day of practice will be held in silence, with alternating periods of zazen (seated meditation, usually 30-minute periods) and kinhin (walking meditation, usually 10 minutes), and a work period each afternoon. A Dharma talk will be given in the morning and participants will have the opportunity to speak with a teacher (dokusan).

For participants in the Stone Creek ango (practice period), the one-day sittings on March 22 and April 8 are included in your ango registration, but please do sign up here.

We will be sitting from 7 am to 5 pm and ask that you plan on attending the entire day. If you do need to leave for part of the day, please receive permission before registering (info@stonecreekzen.org).

This practice day will include breakfast and lunch as well as morning tea and afternoon snacks. During meals, we will be practicing with oryoki - the ancient tradition of eating with the three nested bowls wrapped in cloth. Oryoki sets will be available to borrow if you do not have one, and instruction will be given for those who are new to the practice.

The day will begin with a short orientation. Please plan on arriving by 6:45 am and on being in your seat ready to start by 6:55 am.

We look forward to practicing together!

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