We meet weekly on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM and Sunday morning at 8:00 AM for zazen meditation. We provide introductory instruction in zen meditation for anyone who wishes to learn, recognizing that we are all beginners.
We hold non-residential weekend zen retreats in Vancouver with our teachers twice a year, or more frequently as their schedules permit. We also hold day retreats and classes from time to time.
We attend sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery regularly, as our individual schedules permit, and we can often offer transportation to others wishing to attend.
New participants are asked to call ahead and come at least 15 minutes early their first time for an introduction or review of zazen meditation practice, kinhin walking meditation and the forms which we follow in the zendo. The instructions are simple and the practice can be learned by anyone. It is not necessary to be able to sit cross legged on the floor. Please arrive on time and wear loose comfortable clothing.
There is no fee or donation required to attend, but we do sustain the zendo on peoples donations. We ask that people make a donation when they attend, if they are able, and to be as generous as their circumstances permit.
Retreats
March 9 - 11, 2012: Residential retreat with Hogen Bays, Roshi
Our first residential retreat with Hogen Bays, Roshi, co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, will be held at Alexandra House, Crescent Beach, B.C. from Friday, March 9 to Sunday, March 11. For information about the facility please visit http://campalex.com/rentals/campa.php
Retreat information, including how to register, can be found by clicking here
November 9 - 11, 2012: Non-residential retreat with Hogen Bays, Roshi
This non-residential weekend retreat will be held in North Vancouver. Full information will be posted a few weeks prior to the retreat.
