Tuesday, Jan. 3, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Anita Feng, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Tuesday, Jan. 10, Consulting Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Senior Dharma Teacher Greg Eisen will offer private interviews on questions about practice and daily life during regular group practice.
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Thursday, Jan. 12, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7–9:15 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Sunday, Jan. 15, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 8:30 am
Anita Feng, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Sunday, Jan. 15, Blue Heron Book Club, Seattle, 10:30 am
The Blue Heron Book Club resumes with monthly meetings right after Sunday morning practice. We'll discuss Zen Master Seung Sahn's, "Dropping Ashes on The Buddha." If you have any questions about the book club, please contact Anita Feng, JDPSN at anita@blueheronzen.org. Everyone is welcome.
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Sunday, Jan. 15, Introduction to Zen Practice, Seattle, 1-4 pm
Join us for a three-hour workshop devoted to learning about Zen, meditation techniques and practice forms. Participants will learn how to practice seated Zen meditation and chanting, and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. $25 suggested donation. If you can't afford the suggested donation, please pay an amount that is within your means. Everyone is welcome.
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Tuesday, Jan. 17, Pre-Kyol Che Meeting, Seattle, 7 pm (Canceled!)
Tonight's Pre-Kyol Che meeting has been canceled due to weather.
If you plan to participate in Kyol Che and haven't already done so, please go to our Kyol Che web page and download our Kyol Che 2012 Info Packet (PDF). Then email Eric Nord, JDPSN at eric@blueheronzen.org with your plans for personal practice, group practice and Bodhisattva Action Project. He will answer any questions you may have and help you clarify your commitments before Kyol Che begins next Tuesday, Januarly 24th.
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Friday, January 20, Kido Chanting, Seattle, 7:30 pm
Let's join together and send our compassionate energy into the universe with intensive chanting! Led by Dharma Teacher Paul Gulick, we'll chant Kwan Seum Bosal (the name for the Bodhisattva of compassion and healing) for about 90 minutes, starting at 7:30 pm. This chanting practice can be directed toward individuals in need of healing energy, or offered to all beings. No experience necessary!
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Sun, Jan. 22, Tacoma Book Group, University Place Library, 1–3:30 pm
You're invited to join our Tacoma Book Group's discussion of "Zen Heart" by Ezra Bayda. We meet in Suite 100 of the University Place Library, 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA 98466. Everyone is welcome.
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Tuesday, Jan. 24, Kyol Che Opening Ceremony, Seattle, 7 pm
Please join us as we begin our fourth annual Blue Heron Kyol Che. To participate or get more detailed information, go to our Kyol Che web page or contact Eric Nord, JDPSN at eric@blueheronzen.org.
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Wed, Jan. 25, Kong-an Interviews and Kyol Che, Tacoma, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice at Seu Mi Sah temple in Tacoma. Students who plan to participate in Kyol Che will also have the opportunity to confer with this year's Kyol Che teacher. For more information about this year's Kyol Che, go to our Kyol Che web page or download our Kyol Che 2012 Info Packet (PDF).
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Fri–Sun, Jan. 27–29, Three-Day Retreat with Anita Feng, JDPSN, Seattle
Friday and Saturday, 6 am–9 pm, Sunday, 6 am–3 pm
Join us for our first retreat of Kyol Che. Please register in advance by sending a $25 deposit to the Zen center P.O. Box no later than January 20th, and indicate which day(s) you plan to attend.
Members: $40 for one day, $70 for two days, $95 for three days.
Non-members $50 for one day, $90 for two days, $120 for three days.
Dharma Teachers/DTITs: $25 for one day, $45 for two days, $60 for three days.
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Tuesday, Jan. 31, Kyol Che: Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice. This evening practice is part of our 2012 Kyol Che, but all students who wish to have an interview are welcome.
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Thursday, Feb. 2, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Tuesday, Feb. 14, Kyol Che: Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice. This evening practice is part of our 2012 Kyol Che, but all students who wish to have an interview are welcome.
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Thursday, Feb. 16, Consulting Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Senior Dharma Teacher Greg Eisen will offer private interviews on questions about practice and daily life during regular group practice.
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Friday, Feb. 17, Kido Chanting, Seattle, 7:30 pm
Let's join together and send our compassionate energy into the universe with intensive chanting! Led by Dharma Teacher Paul Gulick, we'll chant Kwan Seum Bosal (the name for the Bodhisattva of compassion and healing) for about 90 minutes, starting at 7:30 pm. This chanting practice can be directed toward individuals in need of healing energy, or offered to all beings. No experience necessary!
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Sunday, Feb. 26, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 8:30 am
Anita Feng, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Sunday, Feb. 26, Blue Heron Book Club, Seattle, 10:30 am
The Blue Heron Book Club resumes with monthly meetings right after Sunday morning practice. We'll discuss Chapters 1-10 of Zen Master Seung Sahn's, "Dropping Ashes on The Buddha." If you have any questions about the book club, please contact Anita Feng, JDPSN at anita@blueheronzen.org. Everyone is welcome.
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Sunday, Feb. 26, Tacoma Book Group, University Place Library, 1–3:30 pm
You're invited to join our Tacoma Book Group's discussion of "Zen Heart" by Ezra Bayda. We meet in Suite 100 of the University Place Library, 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA 98466. Everyone is welcome.
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Tuesday, Feb. 28, Kyol Che: Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice. This evening practice is part of our 2012 Kyol Che, but all students who wish to have an interview are welcome.
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Thursday, Mar. 1, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Friday–Saturday, March 9–10, Two-Day Retreat, Seattle
with Zen Master Ji Bong and Eric Nord, JDPSN
Friday: 9:30 am–4 pm, Saturday: 6 am–4 pm
This retreat marks the middle of Kyol Che. Join us for either or both days. Please register in advance by sending a $25 deposit to the Zen center P.O. Box no later than March 2nd, and indicate which day(s) you plan to attend.
Members: $40/Friday, $50/Saturday, or $80/both days.
Non-members: $50/Friday, $60/Saturday, or $100/both days.
Dharma Teachers/DTITs: $25 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, or $50 for both days.
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Friday, Mar. 9, Foundations of Zen, Zen Master Ji Bong, Seattle, 7 pm
On Friday evening Zen Master Ji Bong will present a lecture on the Three Bodies of The Buddha. These lectures are open to the public, but are considered an integral aspect of training for Senior Dharma Teachers, Dharma Teachers and Ten Precept holders who plan to be trained as future teachers.
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Sat, Mar. 10, Precepts Ceremony with Zen Master Ji Bong, Seattle, 1:30 pm
Please join us as members take precepts and affirm their connection to the Zen path with the Blue Heron Zen Community. This year's cerelmony is held in the middle of our retreat day, but everyone is welcome to attend. Please join us.
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Tuesday, Mar. 13, Kyol Che: Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice. This evening practice is part of our 2012 Kyol Che, but all students who wish to have an interview are welcome.
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Friday, Mar. 16, Kido Chanting, Seattle, 7:30 pm
Let's join together and send our compassionate energy into the universe with intensive chanting! Led by Dharma Teacher Paul Gulick, we'll chant Kwan Seum Bosal (the name for the Bodhisattva of compassion and healing) for about 90 minutes, starting at 7:30 pm. This chanting practice can be directed toward individuals in need of healing energy, or offered to all beings. No experience necessary!
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Sunday, Mar. 18, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 8:30 am
Anita Feng, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Sunday, Mar. 18, Blue Heron Book Club, Seattle, 10:30 am
Join us right after Sunday morning practice to discuss Chapters 11-20 of Zen Master Seung Sahn's, "Dropping Ashes on The Buddha." If you have any questions about the book club, please contact Anita Feng, JDPSN at anita@blueheronzen.org. Everyone is welcome.
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Sunday, Mar. 18, Introduction to Zen Practice, Seattle, 1-4 pm
Join us for a three-hour workshop devoted to learning about Zen, meditation techniques and practice forms. Participants will learn how to practice seated Zen meditation and chanting, and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. $25 suggested donation. If you can't afford the suggested donation, please pay an amount that is within your means. Everyone is welcome.
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Wed, Mar. 21, Kong-an Interviews, Tacoma, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice at Seu Mi Sah temple in Tacoma.
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Monday, Mar. 26, Consulting Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Senior Dharma Teacher Greg Eisen will offer private interviews on questions about practice and daily life during regular group practice.
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Tuesday, Mar. 27, Kyol Che: Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice. This evening practice is part of our 2012 Kyol Che, but all students who wish to have an interview are welcome.
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Sunday, Apr. 1, Board of Trustees Meeting, Seattle, 2 pm
All sangha members are invited to attend our Community's Board meetings. While only Board members can vote on issues, we welcome your comments.
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Sunday, Apr. 1, Sangha Meeting, Seattle, 3:30 pm
Please join us for our semi-annual Sangha Meeting. Everyone is invited to discuss the future direction of our community.
Sunday, Apr. 1, Buddha's Birthday Ceremony, Seattle, 5 pm
This wonderful ceremony celebrates the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha over 2,500 years ago. Everyone is invited, especially friends and family.
Sunday, Apr. 1, Vegetarian Potluck Dinner, Seattle, 6 pm
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share with our community after our ceremony.
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Thursday, Apr. 5, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Friday, Apr. 6, Kido Chanting, Seattle, 7:30 pm
Let's join together and send our compassionate energy into the universe with intensive chanting! Led by Dharma Teacher Paul Gulick, we'll chant Kwan Seum Bosal (the name for the Bodhisattva of compassion and healing) for about 90 minutes, starting at 7:30 pm. This chanting practice can be directed toward individuals in need of healing energy, or offered to all beings. No experience necessary!
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Tuesday, Apr. 10, Kyol Che: Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice. This evening practice is part of our 2012 Kyol Che, but all students who wish to have an interview are welcome.
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Fri–Sun, Apr. 13–15, Three-Day Retreat with Jeff Tipp, JDPSN, Seattle
Friday and Saturday, 6 am–9 pm, Sunday, 6 am–3 pm
Join us for our final retreat of Kyol Che. Please register in advance by sending a $25 deposit to the Zen center P.O. Box no later than April 6th, and indicate which day(s) you plan to attend.
Members: $40 for one day, $70 for two days, $95 for three days.
Non-members $50 for one day, $90 for two days, $120 for three days.
Dharma Teachers/DTITs: $25 for one day, $45 for two days, $60 for three days.
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Mon–Sat, Apr. 16–21, Morning Practice with Jeff Tipp, JDPSN, Seattle, 6 am
Jeff Tipp, JDPSN will lead morning practice for residents and anyone who wishes to participate, from 6 to 7 am Monday through Saturday. Sunday practice will begin at 8:30 am as usual. Please join us and get your mornings off to a mindful start!
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Tuesday, Apr. 17, Kyol Che: Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Eric Nord, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice. This evening practice is part of our 2012 Kyol Che, but all students who wish to have an interview are welcome.
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Wed, Apr. 18, Kong-an Interviews, Tacoma, 7 pm
Jeff Tipp, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice at Seu Mi Sah temple in Tacoma.
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Thursday, Apr. 19, Consulting Interviews, Seattle, 7 pm
Senior Dharma Teacher Greg Eisen will offer private interviews on questions about practice and daily life during regular group practice.
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Friday, Apr. 20, Community Dinner with Jeff Tipp, JDPSN, Seattle, 6 pm
Jeff Tipp, JDPSN invites you to a community dinner. He will prepare a large main dish and salad with tea and condiments. Everyone is invited. Please bring a side dish or dessert according to your taste.
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Sunday, Apr. 22, Kong-an Interviews, Seattle, 8:30 am
Anita Feng, JDPSN will give private kong-an interviews during regular group practice.
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Sunday, Apr. 22, Blue Heron Book Club, Seattle, 10:30 am
Join us right after Sunday morning practice to discuss Chapters 21-30 of Zen Master Seung Sahn's, "Dropping Ashes on The Buddha." If you have any questions about the book club, please contact Anita Feng, JDPSN at anita@blueheronzen.org. Everyone is welcome.
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Tuesday, Apr. 24, Kyol Che Closing Ceremony, Seattle, 7 pm
Kyol Che participants, family, friends and the general public are invited to share in acknowledgements and congratulations as we celebrate the conclusion of this year's Kyol Che.
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Fri–Sat, May 18–19, Two-Day Retreat, Seattle, 6 am–4 pm
Friday with Anita Feng, JDPSN; Saturday with Zen Master Ji Bong
Don't miss this retreat opportunity with our guiding teacher, Zen Master Ji Bong. Join us for either or both days. Please register in advance by sending a $25 deposit to the Zen center P.O. Box no later than May 14th, and indicate which day(s) you plan to attend.
Members: $40/Friday, $50/Saturday, or $80/both days.
Non-members: $50/Friday, $60/Saturday, or $100/both days.
Dharma Teachers/DTITs: $25 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, or $50 for both days.
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Friday, May 18, Foundations of Zen, Zen Master Ji Bong, Seattle, 7 pm
On Friday evening Zen Master Ji Bong will present the first of a two-part lecture on The Paramitas. These lectures are open to the public, but are considered an integral aspect of training for Senior Dharma Teachers, Dharma Teachers and Ten Precept holders who plan to be trained as future teachers.
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Friday, July 20, Foundations of Zen, Zen Master Ji Bong, Seattle, 7 pm
On Friday evening Zen Master Ji Bong will present the second of a two-part lecture on The Paramitas. These lectures are open to the public, but are considered an integral aspect of training for Senior Dharma Teachers, Dharma Teachers and Ten Precept holders who plan to be trained as future teachers.
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Sun–Sun, July 22–29, Eight-Day Retreat with Jeff Tipp, JDPSN, Seattle
Daily 6 am–9 pm (6 am–noon on Sunday, July 29th)
Blue Heron Zen Community is pleased to announce an eight-day retreat with Jeff Tipp, JDPSN. The retreat will begin at 6 am on Sunday, July 22nd and continue daily from 6 am to 9 pm, ending at noon on Sunday, July 29th. Please join us for this rare opportunity to engage in an extended period of intensive Zen training.
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Fri–Sun, Oct. 12–14, Three-Day Retreat with Eric Nord, JDPSN, Seattle
Friday and Saturday, 6 am–9 pm, Sunday, 6 am–3 pm
Please register in advance by sending a $25 deposit to the Zen center P.O. Box no later than October 5th, and indicate which davy(s) you plan to attend.
Members: $40 for one day, $70 for two days, $95 for three days.
Non-members $50 for one day, $90 for two days, $120 for three days.
Dharma Teachers/DTITs: $25 for one day, $45 for two days, $60 for three days.
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Fri–Sat, Dec. 7–8, Two-Day Retreat, Seattle
with Zen Master Ji Bong and Anita Feng, JDPSN
Friday: 9:30 am–4 pm, Saturday: 6 am–4 pm
Don't miss this retreat opportunity with our guiding teacher, Zen Master Ji Bong and Anita Feng, JDPSN. Please register in advance by sending a $25 deposit to the Zen center P.O. Box no later than November 30th, and indicate which day(s) you plan to attend.
Members: $40/Friday, $50/Saturday, or $80/both days.
Non-members: $50/Friday, $60/Saturday, or $100/both days.
Dharma Teachers/DTITs: $25 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, or $50 for both days.
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Sat, Dec. 8, Buddha's Enlightenment Day Ceremony, Seattle, 1:30 pm
This wonderful ceremony celebrates the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha over 2,500 years ago. This year's ceremony will be held in the middle of our retreat day, but everyone is invited. Please join us.
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Friday, Dec. 7, Evening Event with Zen Master Ji Bong, Seattle, 7 pm
Details to come.
Sunday, Dec. 9, Board of Trustees Meeting, Seattle, 1:00 pm
All sangha members are invited to attend our Community's Board meetings. While only Board members can vote on issues, we welcome your comments.
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Sunday, Dec. 9, Sangha Meeting, Seattle, 2:00 pm
Please join us for our semi-annual Sangha Meeting. Everyone is invited to discuss the future direction of our community.
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