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We had a retreat on the 29th and I forgot the pictures!

Silly me, but better late than never right?  We had retreat on Oct 29.  It was well attended and a beautiful day!  Good practice was had by all!  Here’s the Pics!

Retreat Group Oct 29 #1
l-r Marilynn Petit, Tex Hauser,Colin Fay, Abbie Stiers, Terry Cronin JDPSN, John Schooley, Jay Seiler
Retreat Group Oct 29 #2
l-r Nancy Hathaway, Marilynn Petit, Colin Fay, Abbie Stiers, Terry Cronin JDPSN, John Schooley, Jay Seiler

 

 

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Retreat coming up on December 31st!

New Year’s Eve Day Retreat

202 Meadow Road Topsham Maine 729-6013

northernlightzencenter@gmail.com

End the year with friends and strong practice.


The Northern Light Zen Center is pleased to announce a one day retreat on December 31st from 7:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 


Please arrive at 6:50 for orientation if this is your first retreat at NLZC. Formal meal will be included. The practice will involve alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. Kong-An practice is available with the Guiding Teacher during the day.

RSVP required by December 9. This is a shorter RSVP deadline than usual so we can assess the interest in this end-of-year event. 
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We had a Retreat on August 27th!

Hey All!  On the 27th of August a group gathered at the Northern Light Zen Center for a day of sitting practice and Kong-An interviews.  We were a small group but we were strong and practice was good.  It was a good day!  Our next one day retreat is October 29th! Mark your calendars.

 

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L to R, Terry Cronin JDPSN, Marilynn Petit, Colin Fay, Jay Seiler, Bill Robitzek

 

 

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L to R, Terry Cronin JDPSN, Marilynn Petit, Colin Fay, Jay Seiler, Bill Robitzek

 

 

 

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L to R, Terry Cronin JDPSN, Marilynn Petit, Colin Fay, Jay Seiler, Bill Robitzek

 

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On the 25th of June … We had a Retreat!

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L-R Jennifer Mancini, Vera-Ellen Lanaro, Colin Fay, Lisa Hammer, Judith Simpson, Tex Haeuser, Mary-Ellen Cimillo, Jay Seiler, Sally Blauvelt, Terry Cronin JDPSN, Marilynn Petit

 

 

Last weekend we had a retreat at NLZC!  It was very well attended and one of our best retreats yet!  Sitting was good and food was excellent.  Interviews with Terry Cronin JDPSN were challenging… dare I say enlightening? The weather was beautiful and it was a magnificent day!  Our next retreat is in August!  Check out the schedule and think about joining us that day!

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Today was Super Stupa Sunday!!

A bunch of us Zennies from Northern Light got together today to put up our Stupa!  Last year shortly after the monument to Dae Soen Sa Nim was erected at Providence Zenter Center, the Northern Light Zen Center was gifted the Stupa that was originally in the monuments place.  Today was the day we put that Stupa up! The future intention is to have the Stupa be the centerpiece for a memorial garden.  But for now the goal was to get it in place. We did it!  Goal accomplished.  Yay!  Check out our pics below.

Laying the groundwork. Sally, Lisa , Jay
Laying the groundwork. Sally, Lisa , Jay
Group Selfie! Sally, Lisa,Tex, Jay, Bill B.
Group Selfie! Sally, Lisa,Tex, Jay, Bill B.
Mission Accomplished! Lisa, Sally, Tex, Jay
Mission Accomplished! Lisa, Sally, Tex, Jay
Working the slate into place. Sally, Lisa
Working the slate into place. Sally, Lisa
Another Group Selfie. Sally, Lisa, Tex, Jay, Bill B
Another Group Selfie. Sally, Lisa, Tex, Jay, Bill B
The finished product
The finished product!
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You know….. we had a retreat on April 30th

Waay back on the 30th of April we had a retreat at the Northern Light Zen Center.  I neglected to put up a picture of the retreatants!  Sorry folks.  But here it is.  Better late, right?

left to right; Terry  Cronin JDPSN, Jay Seiler, Colin Fay, Lisa Hammer, Patrick Clancy, Sally Blauvelt, Bill Robitzek

Retreat attendees for April 30th
Retreat attendees for April 30th
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One Day Retreat at Northern Light Zen Center, June 25th!

Northern Light Zen Center is hosting a One-Day Sitting Meditation Retreat on Saturday, June 25th lead by Terrance Cronin, JDPSN.  This ought to be a great day.  As the year moves into summer there is no better time to kick start your practice with a day of sitting at Northern Light.  Join us and other Zen Practitioners for a day of quiet contemplation, Zen Interviews and a temple style meal.  The Dharma Room is beautiful!

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 northernlightzencenter@gmail.com or  call 729-6013.  We hope to see you!