10 a.m.
Meditation
Dharma Talk
Chanting
October
6 - Roshi 13 - Thay Minh Nhat / TBD 20 - Sa di Thich Tam Hy Roshi & Su Co traveling 27 - Su co Tam Huong / TBD
Service is followed by fellowship and light refreshments
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Can't make Sunday Service?
Visit the Dharma Talk Archive at DesertZenCenter.org
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Meditation & Dharma Class
Thursday Nights
7 p.m.
We are studying some of the Pali Suttas,using Bhikkhu Bodhi's excellent compilation/translation: In the Buddha's Words
Class begins with 30" of meditation in the Zendo (or the Dharma Hall,
if triple-digit hot). Discussion & tea follows in the Sangha Hall.
Please join us
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Plan for events to occur on the *2nd Saturday* of each month: retreats, workshops, work days, field trips or ???
Remember:
Everything changes...
schedule on our website calendar.
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SESSHIN:
DZC Weekend Retreat
What to Bring: sleeping bag/bedding, towels and personal toiletries, loose comfortable clothes (including work clothes, shoes, hat, and gloves). Avoid jeans, hoodies or attention-catching clothing. Weather is variable in the desert; it may be quite warm during the day, but cold at night. Breathable layers are a good choice. Please do not bring alcohol, non-prescription drugs, reading material or electronic devices (Cell phones, watches, etc., may be left in your car -- plan to concentrate on the retreat, rather than the wide, wide world). Formal, ample vegetarian meals are provided. Please advise in advance of dietary restrictions. Unless there are medical issues, do not bring snacks or treats.
Cost: DZC does not charge for retreats.
That said,
while our tenzo is talented, thrifty and inspired
-- we eat very well, thank you --
retreats do incur expenses. Donations are most gratefully received
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Please RSVP to Roshi or Su Co ASAP
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Apologies & Promises
Regrets that this newsletter is considerably shorter and less engaging than usual. Thanks to the wonders of technology,
a few valid excuses, and some questionable occurrences, the recent past has been a continuing exercise in letting go of attachments to accomplishments, views, goals and deadlines.
A second October newsletter will follow next week with reports on our recent activities and will include Thay Minh Nhat's latest column on Loving Kindness.
(Rumor also has it that the website also will be updated with talks and photos, but let's not tempt the gods of technology... )
Thank you for your patience & continuing interest in our Center. May you be well, happy, peaceful & free from suffering.
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