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Sojun Mel Weitsman Roshi

rzg-sojunEarly Morning Zazen and Dokusan with Sojun Weitsman Roshi
March 22 & 23, 6:30 am
Ekoji Buddhist Sangha

Zen Practice with Sojun Mel Weitsman Roshi
March 22 & 23, 7 pm
Ekoji Buddhist Sangha

Sojun Weitsman Roshi will lead two classes on Zen practice at Ekoji. The classes are free. Teaching donations will be accepted. Donations will also help cover travel expenses. Make checks payable to “Richmond Zen Group.” Place cash in an enveloped marked “Richmond Zen Group.”
In 1964, Sojun began Zen practice at San Francisco Zen Center on Bush Street. He was ordained in 1969 by Suzuki Roshi as resident priest of the Berkeley Zen Center. Sojun received Dharma Transmission from Suzuki Roshi's son, Gyugaku Hoitsu, at Rinso-in temple in Japan in 1984, and was officially installed as abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center in 1985. Along with his responsibilities in Berkeley, Sojun continues a long involvement with the San Francisco Zen Center and Tassajara Monastery, having served as co-abbot at these practice centers for nine years.

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Brad Warner at Ekoji

warnerMonday, April 12

7 p.m.

What happens when you take a punk rocker and monster movie connoisseur from Ohio and expose him to the deadly rays of Buddha's Enlightenment? Just such an diabolical experiment is Brad Warner, zen priest, author, musician, and filmaker. Brad has made loud fast music in Ohio and monster movies in Japan, where he also met Zen teacher Gudo Nishijima. He was ordained by Nishijima and now serves as head of Dogen Sangha International.

Join us for an evening with Brad. We will have one period of zazen, followed by a Dharma Talk. This event is free. Teaching donations are welcomed.

 

Zen Group Information

Kevin Heffernan
zazen@ekojirichmond.org
(804) 366-5546

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Zen Group Schedule

*If you are a newcomer, please arrive 30 minutes early for a brief orientation and meditation instruction.*

Sunday 9:00 AM
zazen meditation (30 minutes)
walking meditation (10 minutes)
zazen meditation (30 minutes)
service (10 minutes)
tea & discussion (one hour; Sundays only)

Wednesday 7:00 PM
zazen meditation (30 minutes)
walking meditation (10 minutes)
zazen meditation (30 minutes)
service (10 minutes)
    
Thursday 6:30 AM
zazen meditation (30 minutes)
walking meditation (10 minutes)
zazen meditation (30 minutes)
service (10 minutes)  


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