WHAT TO EXPECT
The Henry David Thoreau Sangha (“Hank”) meets every Monday night in Newton at St. John’s Episcopal Church.Meetings always include Zen meditation (zazen) and Zen liturgy.Sometimes there will also be dharma talks (lectures/discussions), opportunities for individual meetings with a teacher (dokusan) as well as other special events. Check the calendar. You are invited to attend all or any portion of the activities—whatever works for your schedule and inclination. We sit 25-minute periods, and do a few minutes of walking meditation (kinhin) between periods. The evening starts formally at 7:30 …
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Join us for our second annual Buddha’s birthday celebration. The ceremony will be at Spring Hill Sangha at 11:15 am Saturday, April 28th. Potluck and cake will follow. Please bring a salad or main dish to share. You are also welcome to come for the regular sitting at 9:00 am. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. There is a special job for any children that come. For more information email hanksanghainfo@gmail.com.
Josh Bartok, Osho and primary teacher for Boundless Way Zen East, will be at the Henry David Thoreau Sangha on Monday, April 2nd and Monday April 16th at 7:30 pm. Welcome all.
The Boundless Way Zen east groups will be offering an all day sit on Saturday, April 14th, from 9 am to 4 pm at Springhill in Medford. The teachers will be Josh Bartok, Osho and primary teacher for Boundless Way Zen, East; and Kate Hartland, Sr. Dharma Teacher.
You are welcome to join us for all or part of the day. If you are staying through lunch, bring a brown bag lunch, or there are lunch places within a short walk where you can buy lunch. We are also asking that you …
FIRST Monday – Josh Bartok, Osho and primary teacher for Boundless Way Zen East
SECOND Monday – Sutra Service, 2 periods of zazen
THIRD Monday – Josh Bartok, Osho and primary teacher for Boundless Way Zen East
FOURTH Monday – Sutra Service, zazen, dharma talk, tea (social time)
Starting time is 7:30 pm with newcomer orientation at 7:00 pm.
(Schedule may change with the opportunity to have visiting teachers.)