I liked this youtube version of a Metta chant. It was obviously stylized and modern but I found it very relaxing and peaceful. So I hope you all enjoy. I know I did.
http://youtu.be/O3wBkfi64w0
One Day Retreat at Northern Light With JDPSN Jose Ramirez.
Greetings to you all!
On July 13th the Northern Light Zen Center held a one day retreat lead by JDPSN Jose Ramirez. It was a warm day and got warmer as the day wore on but we sat diligently. Each of us in turn having an interview with Jose. It was Wonderful! There were a total of 10 of us there including JDPSN Jose. Our noon meal was very delicious and we all enjoyed it mindfully. Personally I think I may have finally gotten the hang of the four bowl process. I am a slow learner I guess!
After the retreat was over we all enjoyed ice cream and cookies with tea. Easily a high point after the warm day. We enjoyed one another’s company and all too soon it was time to clean up and be on our way. It was a very successful day and a great retreat. Good Practice was had by all.
On the Way to PZC
I enjoyed this.
Fundamentals of Meditation Workshop- TBD 9:00 – 11:00 am
Greetings!
Coming soon to a Zen Center near you! The Northern Light Zen Center that is!
This workshop is a careful review of sitting meditation with practical hints to achieve a comfortable and stable posture that lasts you the duration of a sitting period. The format is interactive and experiential, alternating instruction with short meditation sessions. It introduces several types of mindfulness practices that you can try when meditating. It will also discuss common obstacles to practice and how to deal with them. If you are new to meditation this will give you a chance to learn the basics, ask questions and get advice. If you are already experienced this will give you a chance to review your practice and get some helpful hints as well. Free.
A Wonderful Day at our Open House June 23rd.
Greetings!
June 23rd dawned with pouring rain! Honestly I was afraid that we would be rained on all day during our Open House at the Northern Light Zen Center. But as 10 o’clock drew nearer the sky cleared and the sun came out and the weather would not have been better! Food, Tea, Lemonade and Orange Juice was provided, the Strata was delish. Our guests and donors came and we did the best we could to honor and thank them for their contributions and ongoing support. The Dharma room and indeed the entire NLZC was alive with friends and their children. It was an awesome and lovely day. Thanks to all who came. We are indeed honored. I have pasted some pics below and tried to caption some of them. Sadly I didn’t know all names. My apologies for that. Nonetheless, many thanks. Namaste.
Open House at Northern Light Zen Center on June 23rd. 10am to Noon.
Hello Everyone!
The subject line says it all but I wanted to let folks know about our open house coming up. It’s to take place at the Zen Center at 202 Meadow road in Topsham, Maine. It will be from 10 am to noon. Folks are invited to check out the place and nosh on some snacks. As well as take a look at what we have done and where we have been sitting. The Zen Center really is a wonderful place and it is just a great place to meditate and gather. It’s come a long way and we have more in store. Mark your calendar!
Peace out.
jay
Our March Retreat at NLZC
Hi Everyone! I wanted to put up a belated post about our first retreat here at the New Northern Light Zen Center. It was held the weekend of March 2nd and 3rd. The Retreat was led by our guiding teacher Zen Master Soeng Hyang. I think it was very well attended. Lots of sitting practice and interviews with ZMSH. Wonderful! We had about 15 folks and the space felt great. And of course the food was excellent. Please let me know if I have left something or someone important out and I can update this post. Check out the pictures!
The Empty Gate Zen Center – YouTube Channel.
Greetings!
I was at our Zen Center not long ago for Wednesday practice. As is usual we ended the evening with a short reading and some discussion. I had questions, as always, about Kong-ans. Colin, our Abbot, forwarded me a link that evening for a Dharma talk given by Zen Master Dae Kwang. Very very good. So as I browsed about youtube reading other presentations, I realized that this was a ‘channel’ of many talks and excerpts of talks given at the Empty Gate Zen Center. I thought it might be useful to share. So here it is.
https://www.youtube.com/user/emptygatezen?feature=watch
I hope all who visit find it as ‘enlightening’ as I did!
Namaste.
jay
A Bit of Humor.
NLZC Retreat February 2011
