Sorry everyone, but extended practice for this Saturday the 28th has been canceled.
And there we were at Buddha’s Birthday … Providence Zen Center.
This years Buddha’s Birthday ceremony weekend was a special one for the Northern Light Zen Center. We had Four, count em, Four people taking precepts this year! Lisa, Sally and Pat took 5 precepts and Jay (me) took 10 precepts. There were many other preceptees from other zen centers all over the country, it was a beautiful ceremony and a lovely day! Also this weekend marked the end of Kyol Che. The 90 day retreat that takes place at the Diamond Hill Monastery. During this time our own Colin Fay did a 90 day solo retreat. So this was a nice way to commemorate that as well. Well Done everyone!
Colin Fay
Don’t compare… Don’t make good… Don’t make bad.
Our New Dharma Room is Completed!
Yay! After a little more than a year we have finally completed our dharma room. It is beautiful! Check out the dharma room tab on the website here for a full complement of photos! We are sitting there for our first retreat in our new room on the 27th of February. We have some transitions to make as we get used to using the new room, some cleaning in adjacent rooms and removing some clutter. But this is a huge step forward! The next big project may be putting in a small bathroom downstairs. hmmmmm.
What society thinks I do…..
New Schedule published!
Greetings to all!
Please check out our events page and see our schedule for the upcoming year. We have a number of great one day retreats with Terry Cronin, JDPSN. Perfect for a new or experienced person alike!
-peace
Extended Practice for the 26th of December has been cancelled
Greetings to all,
Short notice I realize but the extended practice for December 26th has been cancelled. We will be putting out a new spring schedule soon and keep an eye out for retreats and other Kwan Um School events! Thanks and Happy Holidays!
November 21st Retreat at Northern Light Zen Center
November 21st was a bright and clear day. Perfect for a one day retreat at NLZC! At one point we had about 10 people there to practice, it was very strong. Some folks had to leave at noon but that’s okay. We were glad for all that were there and their strong practice. Our meal was tasty and interviews were challenging. It was a good day. Stay tuned folks for our next retreat!
One Day Retreat on November 21st.
Greetings Everyone!
Northern Light Zen Center is hosting a One-Day Sitting Meditation Retreat on Saturday, November 21st lead by Terrance Cronin, JDPSN. This ought to be a great day. As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer there is no better time to kick start your practice with a day of sitting at Northern Light.
Arrival and registration for new participants will begin at 6:50am. For experienced participants arrival and registration begins at 7:50. Retreat ends at 4:30pm. FMI or to register, email,nlzc@gwi.net or northernlightzencenter@gmail.com or call 729-6013. We hope to see you!
Look at it this way, practice and a little serenity may help with the crazy uncle at Thanksgiving the next week!
No Extended Practice this Saturday the 31st.
Greetings all,
Just a quick post to let folks know that this Saturday the 31st we will not be holding an extended practice. (It’s Halloween!) Apologies for any inconvenience. Have a great weekend otherwise.
-peace