This cat knows how to relax. One could consider this allegorical…..
One of NLZC’s own became a Dharma Teacher today! Congrats Bill!
This weekend, Mar 28-29, was Buddha’s Birthday ceremony at Providence Zen Center. During this ceremony often people get Inka and take precepts and become Dharma Teachers or Senior Dharma Teachers. When someone makes the step from being a Dharma Teacher in Training to a Dharma Teacher we call that, “getting your long robes”. Today, Sunday the 29th, NLZC’s Bill Robitzek got his long robes! Congratulations to Bill! He got a beautiful set of robes, (imported from Korea 😉 ) as well as a new set of bowls. Northern Light Zen Center is very fortunate to have Bill as part of our Sangha. Our Sangha is truly awesome! Some of us went to Providence to see Bill get his Robes and to enjoy the sunny day there in the Zen Center. It is always great to meet the other teachers and get a chance to see old friends again. It was a great day! Congratulations Bill! You deserve it.
From left to right; Terry Cronin JDPSN, Bill Robitzek(New Dharma Teacher!) Sally Blauvelt, Jay Seiler, Jennifer Mancini.
Extended Practice on March the 28th has been Canceled.
Greetings!
Due to Buddha’s Birthday ceremony at PZC, many of us will be in Providence. Bill Robitzek is getting his Long Robes! Yay Bill!
However extended practice this Saturday the 28th has been cancelled.
Sorry if this is an inconvenience.
What a Winter!!
This has been quite a winter so far huh folks?! Between recovering from surgeries and (live) trapping mice AND work I have been quite busy. And sleeping very well thank you. I need a good place to release live mice during the winter. I have been going to a nlz1033112462036 lumber yard but I am not sure how good that is. Oh well, as a cousin used to say, “Life is Such”.
So let’s think about spring coming since we know it invariably will. With it will come warmer breezes and birds and grass…. but first will come our Spring/Summer schedule!
Check out our events page and see what’s coming up. First is a two day retreat in March with Nancy Hedgpeth JDPSN. Should be an ‘enlightening’ weekend! Keep digging snow and we will see you around the Zen Center.
Peace.
Practice on Christmas Eve, Wednesday the 24th has been canceled.
Just wanting to let everyone know. Since Wednesday practice falls on the 24th. We are thinking most folks are going to want to spend that time with their respective families. So Practice for that night has been canceled.
But….we are tentatively having an extended practice on New Years Eve! Sitting, Chanting, followed by tea and who knows what?! For more info send Colin an email at nlzc@gwi.net
Remember to Check for a TOPSHAM parking ban
Greetings!
As I write this the snow is coming down hard and it is predicted to snow quite a bit. Remember that we here at NLZC want you to be safe and caution you against driving in adverse conditions. If the town of Topsham has a parking ban on you may consider that Practice for the night has been cancelled. Regardless, only drive in conditions that you feel comfortable in and always err on the side of safety. Be safe.
Peace,
jay
Extended Practice on October the 25th has been Canceled.
Greetings!
Due to vacations and such, extended practice this Saturday the 25th has been cancelled.
Sorry if this is an inconvenience.
Extended Practice on Saturday the 27th is Canceled
Greetings!
In case anyone was planning to attend this Saturday the 27th please know that it has been canceled. Sorry if this is an inconvenience.
We found our caretaker
The opening we had at Northern Light Zen Center for a resident caretaker has been taken. Thank you to all who have expressed interest. If there are any questions regarding our Zen Center please feel free to email us.
There is a Room Opening up at NLZC!
We have a room opening coming up at NLZC. It will be available Sept 1st. This is the advertisement we have been posting about. If you are interested or know of someone who might be give us a shout!