Dec
31
to Jan 1

New Year's Zazenkai

A day of sitting and walking meditation with chanting and a dharma discussion. Please bring your own lunch and dinner. After striking the bell 108 times to welcome the new year, we will share celebratory snacks and drinks. There is no charge for this program. Please write info@hakubai.org with any questions or to sign up.

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Nov
18
9:00 AM09:00

Zazenkai

A day of silent sitting and walking meditation, with an hour lunch break from noon - 1 PM. Participants are asked to bring a lunch to eat on the temple grounds. Please write to info@hakubai.org if you’d like to attend.

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Oct
21
9:00 AM09:00

Zazenkai

A day of silent sitting and walking meditation, with an hour lunch break from noon - 1 PM. Participants are asked to bring a lunch to eat on the temple grounds. Please write to info@hakubai.org if you’d like to attend.

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Sep
23
9:00 AM09:00

Zazenkai

A day of silent sitting and walking meditation, with an hour lunch break from noon - 1 PM. Participants are asked to bring a lunch to eat on the temple grounds. Please write to info@hakubai.org if you’d like to attend.

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Aug
31
to Sep 3

Summer Sesshin

This is a 4-day intensive practice period patterned after the zen monastic schedule. Each day will include zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), morning chanting, samu (work period to care for the temple buildings and gardens), afternoon tea, and dharma talks. Participants will take turns preparing, serving, and cleaning up after meals, which will be done in traditional oryoki style. People new to, or curious about, zen practice are very welcome. A donation of $20 per day is suggested to cover food and temple costs. Please write to info@hakubai.org with any questions or to sign up. Spaces are limited.

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Aug
19
9:00 AM09:00

Zazenkai

A day of silent sitting and walking meditation, with an hour lunch break from noon - 1 PM. Participants are asked to bring a lunch to eat on the temple grounds. Please write to info@hakubai.org if you’d like to attend.

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Dec
17
9:00 AM09:00

Zazenkai

This zazenkai, a silent day of sitting and walking meditation, will begin at 9 AM and conclude at 4 PM, with a noon break for lunch. Participants will bring their lunch to eat at their cushions. Seats are limited. If you’d like to attend please write to info@hakubai.org. Meditation experience is recommended.

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Sep
28
to Oct 3

Hakubai September Sesshin

This six-day intensive is based on Japanese monastic practice and will include sitting meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), work period (samu), and interview with the teacher (dokusan). Participants will take turns preparing and serving meals, which will be done in traditional oryoki style. Practice will begin most days at 5:30 AM and continue through 8:30 PM. A detailed schedule will be available in late August. Suggested minimum donation to cover food and facilities costs is $120.

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Jul
24
9:00 AM09:00

20th Anniversary Observance of the Parinirvana of Kobun Chino Roshi

We will gather this Sunday morning to observe the 20th anniversary or Kobun’s passing. After a brief period of sitting, we will make an offering, chant the Heart Sutra, and have an open period of readings of Kobun’s words and other remembrances from the sangha. The ceremony will conclude with a period of sitting.

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May
14
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Oryoki

Oryoki is a style of eating developed in Chinese and Japanese monasteries, supporting such features of zen practice as awareness, simplicity and thrift. A beautiful meditative practice, it takes some time to learn the rules and relax into a smooth group action. In this introductory session we will introduce the implements and basics of this practice, concluding with a simple lunch. Suggested donation to cover food: $10.

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Sep
17
to Sep 19

Short sesshin

An intensive practice period, including zazen, kinhin, samu (work period), buffet lunches, and dharma talks. Suggested donation: $50. Write to info@hakubai.org if you’d like to sign up or get more information.

ATTENDANCE IS NOW FULL.

Practice we be outside in the garden.

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Jul
17
to Jul 24

Kobun Memorial Sesshin

An intensive practice period, including zazen, samu (work period), oryoki meals, dharma talks and dokusan (interview with Daishin Sensei). Suggested donation: $280. Write to info@hakubai.org if you’d like to sign up or get more information.

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Spring 1-Day Retreat with John and Devon Scharfe
Mar
7
9:30 AM09:30

Spring 1-Day Retreat with John and Devon Scharfe

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1-Day Spring Retreat with John and Devon Scharfe

“Come and practice with us in the Stillness of your own Being”

During our day together we will focus on Inner Work by using Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Nidra and Dream Work. We will start the day with a Vinyasa Practice and shift our Awareness into deeper aspects of our Being using Yoga Nidra. After a short break we will circle up, share our experiences and dive into Dream Work. The afternoon will be devoted to a more contemplative and restorative aspect in our yoga practice leaving space to explore aspects of true meditation.

Cost: $80. To register contact John Scharfe via j.p.scharfe@me.com

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Zen and the Art of Making Friends
Jan
25
1:00 PM13:00

Zen and the Art of Making Friends

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Connection with yourself, your community, and the great unknown…

Join Brooke McNamara and Robbie Carlton for a half day deep dive into yourself and community. To have a full heart and a real human life we need both the absolute connection with reality, and the relative aliveness of relationship and community.

Tuition: $65

Tickets must be purchased in advance, and registration is limited. Buy your ticket here:

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1-Day Winter Retreat with Jon and Devon Scharfe
Jan
18
9:30 AM09:30

1-Day Winter Retreat with Jon and Devon Scharfe

Sponsored Event*

1-Day Winter Retreat with Jon and Devon Scharfe

“Come and practice with us in the Stillness of your own Being”

During our day together we will focus on Inner Work by using Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Nidra and Dream Work. We will start the day with a Vinyasa Practice and shift our Awareness into deeper aspects of our Being using Yoga Nidra. After a short break we will circle up, share our experiences and dive into Dream Work. The afternoon will be devoted to a more contemplative and restorative aspect in our yoga practice leaving space to explore aspects of true meditation.

To register contact John Scharfe via j.p.scharfe@me.com

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Winter Sesshin
Dec
27
to Jan 1

Winter Sesshin

Hakubai Event*

Winter sesshin (intensive practice) at Hakubai will be held December 27 through January 1. The daily schedule will include zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), oryoki-style breakfast and lunch, and a dharma talk. Daily practice will conclude at 6 PM except on December 31, when we will also sit 8 PM to midnight and greet the new year with 108 rings of a ceremonial bell.

Participants are welcome to attend all or part of the sesshin. Suggested donation is $10-50 per day to help cover food and facilities costs. For more information or to register, contact John at info@hakubai.org.

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