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
Our retreat on Sept 26th…….
Yes I know this is a late post regarding the retreat. But I wanted to post the pictures I had. I thought they were pretty good, candids and all. It was a great retreat! The weather was good and the company and practice was excellent. Y’all should consider going if you haven’t done so yet.
in the bottom two ‘selfies’ from left to right; Jay Seiler, Terry Cronin JDPSN, Tex Hauser, Sally Blauvelt, Bill Robitzek, Colin Fay, Jennifer Mancini
This is a little different Jim Carrey than we are used to but…..
He actually says some really good stuff here. “Who am I?” Short video but good message.
Video by Higher Perspective
Check it out!
Northern Light Retreat and Open House!
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Extended Practice and Paint!
Greetings everyone!
It’s been a while since I have written. This weekend was a great accomplishment though and I wanted to share it. Every last Saturday of the month, barring holidays and such, we have an extended practice. This run from 7 or 9 until noon. During this time we Bow, Chant and Sit. When our guiding teacher Terry Cronin, JDPSN can be with us we also have Kong-an interviews! So this Saturday the 29th was already a good one with good practice and kong-an interviews. But ….after practice there was more!
As you may be aware we are constructing a dharma room in what used to be the attached garage to the zen center. We it is hardly an attached garage now. And so much has been done that it was time to paint our walls. So after practice we gathered in the dharma room and we were joined by a few other members of our sangha and we made short work of the paint! This was just the primer coat but in a couple weeks we are going to put the final coat on and then badda bing it will be ready to finish the electricity and trim. Excellent, excellent progress! Check out these pictures. The room will be beautiful when finished!
July 25th Retreat!
On July 25th we held a retreat at Northern Light lead by Terry Cronin JDPSN. I was a good day with very strong practice by all. Delicious lunch, interviews with the Teacher and, of course, sitting meditation…. oh yes good practice for all. If you couldn’t make it keep an eye on the calendar. Our next retreat is going to be on the 26th of September. Set aside that day! Stay in touch.
Our attendees were as follows;
Vera-Ellen Lanaro, Jennifer Mancini, Sally Blauvelt, Lisa Hammer, Terry Cronin JDPSN, Ian Dunn, Colin Fay, Jay Seiler, Bill Robitzek
Kido on June 27th!
Hi All!
If chanting turns you on, I mean if it makes you all aquiver inside and you walk away from it feeling energized and peaceful, or heck, maybe you just like to chant, then this day is for you!
If you are aware Kido is a form of practice where we chant continuously for a prescribed period of time. I believe our Kido runs from 9 to noon. Please email northernlightzencenter@gmail.com for more info. If chanting is your thing. This is the event for you!
Peace.