WEEKLY UPDATE
MON 11 NOVEMBER - 17 NOVEMBER 2024
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Special Programs
Classes / Talks / Interviews / Groups
15 December One-Day Retreat led by Co-Guiding Teacher Dyan Eagles, JDPSN is now open for registration. 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7:30-8:30 PM
Join URL: Dharma Talk / Meeting ID: 876 2455 3876
Colin Beavan, JDPSN will answer questions after an introductory talk by Kelly Safreed-Harmon.
Colin Beavan, JDPSN first practiced in the Kwan Um School of Zen in 1996. He is a father, advisor and coach, and the author of several books, including How to be Alive and No Impact Man. He is originally from New York and his home temple is the Chogye International Zen Center.. He received Inka, permission to teach, in April 2022 from Zen Master Wu Kwang.
Kelly Safreed-Harmon began practicing with the Kwan Um School of Zen in the 1990’s. She practiced with our Chicago and New York sanghas before becoming a resident at the Cambridge Zen Center in 2002. In 2007 she left the KUSZ and rejoined 12 years later in 2019. She returned to residency at Cambridge Zen Center in September 2024.
TUESDAY COMMUNITY DINNER at 5:30 PM Come early and join us for dinner with a $10 suggested donation followed by chanting at 6:30PM prior to the standard Tuesday Long Sitting.
TUESDAY LONG SITTING with Colin Beavan, JDPSN giving Kong-An interviews.
TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 7:30-8:40 PM
Join URL: Tuesday Zoom Meditation Practice / Meeting ID: 85830843540
There will be two sitting periods of 30 mins each with 10 mins break in between periods. You may join the Zoom meeting at 7:25-7:30 PM or 8:00-8:10 PM. If you are new, please arrive 10-15 minutes early for brief instruction on our practice forms. The last Sunday and Tuesday of each month will feature zoom participants first for interviews.
Social Justice & Diversity Initiative Unpacking Whiteness on Zoom
WEDNESDAY 20 November 8:15PM - 9:15 PM
The Unpacking Whiteness Group meets via zoom on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. In these one hour meetings, we join together to talk about race and dharma practice, and examine how white privilege operates as we examine the question "What Am I?" The group is currently working with the book Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path by Lien Shutt. At each meeting, we use three passages from the book followed by questions to guide our discussion. There is no need to purchase the book, the passages for discussion are posted in the zoom chat. Our group welcomes new members - no experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome to join. Inquiries are presented and facilitated by Senior Dharma Teacher Jennifer Magrone, who brings more than ten years of professional experience with the work of addressing how bias and identity oppression operate. If you are curious - please join us!
MEDITATION INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS
THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER 6:45-7:30PM
This introduction to meditation is offered weekly in person for those new to Cambridge Zen Center or meditation practice. Highly recommended for new students prior to attending a practice session. Your questions will be answered and you are welcome to repeat sessions. Meditation Instruction is in person.
17 NOVEMBER 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Join us for 4 30-minute sitting periods. Colin Beavan JDPSN will give KOAN-AN interviews. If you are new, please arrive 10-15 minutes early for brief instruction on our practice forms. The last Sunday and Tuesday of each month will feature zoom participants first for interviews.
17 NOVEMBER 12:30-1:30PM
Description: Come to the center to begin or deepen your meditation practice in community with other students and young adults. Each session includes sitting and walking meditation, a check-in, and a short talk or reading about how to integrate Zen practice into everyday life. You are also welcome to join our PM Zen Meditation Practice (see below). If you are new, please arrive 10-15 minutes early for brief instruction on our practice forms.
Regular Practice
Daily Sitting & Chanting
AM ZEN MEDITATION PRACTICE
Bows 5:45 AM daily except Sunday
Chanting 6:10 AM daily except Tuesday and Sunday
Sitting 6:35 AM daily except on Tuesday and Sunday
Description: AM Meditation Practice in person consists of bows and the Morning Bell Chant followed by the Heart Sutra in English. There is a 30-minute period of sitting.
MID DAY ZEN MEDITATION PRACTICE
Sitting 12:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday for 30 minutes. There is no need to register, just ring the door bell for entrance 10 minutes beforehand.
PM ZEN MEDITATION PRACTICE
Special chanting 6:30 PM daily
Regular chanting 7:00 PM daily
Sitting 7:30 PM daily except on Thursday*
Description: PM Meditation Practice consists of a 35-minute period of sitting followed by a short reading concluding at 8:10 PM. Note: *On Tuesday evenings, join us for two sitting periods with interviews from 7:30 PM - 8:40PM. You may join the Tuesday Zoom Meditation Practice / Meeting ID 85830843540 Please join the meeting on time.
Upcoming & Ongoing
Events / News
Protect The Jewel We are so grateful for your support in keeping our doors open for 50 years! Please help us continue to serve the needs of the community for a long time to come by using any of the following ways to donate: click on the “Protect the Jewel” for GoFundMe; find Venmo@cambridgezencenter under “Czc Zen”; a donation box is located in the Reception Room for cash or mail us a check to Cambridge Zen Center. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and our Tax ID is listed at the bottom of this page.
CZC Residency: If you have wanted to live in a practicing community, your opportunity awaits! Check out our residential requirements and for more information contact abbot@cambridgezen.org. Applications can be submitted online.
Precepts: There will be a precepts ceremony at Providence Zen Center on Saturday, December 6. More information can be found at https://americas.kwanumzen.org/precepts. Deadline for applying is November 14, 2024.
Christian-Buddhist Retreat 16 November with Zen Master Tan Gong & Sister Madeleine Tacy, OP Seikai Sensei at Providence Zen Center
Seven Day YMJJ Retreat led by Zen Master Soeng Hyang, Bobby Rhodes at Providence Zen Center 8 DEC - 14 DEC. Click the link for more info and to register.
Membership is the most effective way to help the Cambridge Zen Center. When you join as a member, you also join the Kwan Um School of Zen, a worldwide community. Become a member today by completing this online Membership Application.
Online Sangha Events are also available at any sister sangha in the Kwan Um School of Zen Americas. See other opportunities in Europe and Asia, plus another calendar of KUOS events with schedules for online retreats and practice opportunities.
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Events at Sister Sanghas