Special
Event
Talk by Kazuaki Tanahashi, Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science,
Thursday Sept 18, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Kaz is visiting
Cincinnati before conducting a workshop and retreat "Calligraphy
in Color: Zen Brushwork" at Furnace Mountain (Sept 19 - 21). The
CZC talk will be on "The Meaning of the Circle," and meditation
practice will follow. No pre-registration needed. Donations are encouraged.
The workshop at Furnace Moutain will provide participants with a rare
opportunity to creatively explore the tradition of East Asian calligraphy
with a renowned teacher.
Special
Event
Wake
Up to Who You Are, seminar by Dr. Robert Genthner (Zen Master Dae Gak),
Monday Oct 27, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, location TBD
Dr. Robert
Genthner (Zen Master Dae Gak) speaks on mindfulness and stress reduction,
including time for an awareness meditation practice. The event is open
to the public. Donations are encouraged to support Dr. Genthner's travel
and a donation for our use of the space. Please plan to arrive before
7 pm. We are not sure yet if pre-registration will be required, so we
will keep you posted.
Zen
Master Dae Gak Public Dharma Talk
Zen Master Dae
Gak will offer a Dharma Talk open to all. No preregistration or fee,
although donations are accepted. Location as listed on the Calendar.
Weekend
Retreat with Zen Master Dae Gak
Retreats begin at 7 am Saturday morning
and end with lunch on Sunday. There are no on-site overnight accommodations.
Participants are expected to sit the entirety of the retreat to maintain
consistency of the retreat experience. Vegetarian meals are provided.
The fee is $85 and preregistration is required.
Intro
to Zen Workshop
The workshop provides an orientation to Zen, sitting and walking meditation,
open dialogue about Zen, and an opportunity to practice the meditation
forms. The format is interactive, with plenty of time for questions.
Good for beginners or for those seeking a refresher. Kosen Osho, our
visiting teacher from the Furnace Mountain Zen Center, will lead this
workshop. Suggested donation of $30 ($8 students). Preregistration required.
One
Day Zen Intensive
Kosen Osho or Myogetsu Osho lead this 6-hour intensive practice. The
session includes sitting and walking meditation, a dharma talk, tea
ceremony, and dialogue practice. It is great for those considering or
curious about retreats. Regular Sunday practice will still be held (9:00
- 10:30 am). Suggested donation of $30 ($8 students). Preregistration
required.
Sunday
Extra
Most months we hold an extra session of practice after a regular Sunday
morning session. We engage in a short work and maintenance period, then
resume chanting and sitting until noon.
Sangha
Meeting
Open meeting for all who wish to attend to discuss updates and planning.
Forms
Orientation
Myogetsu Osho is available at 8:30 am to review timekeeper and
chant leader roles for those interested in learning how to lead services
or for those simply with questions about these forms. Monthly with dates
listed on calendar.
Informal
Discussion and Q&A
On most Sundays after practice, there is time for anyone interested
to share in some discussion of Zen practice. Discussions are usually
facilitated by senior CZC students.
