upcoming events

Red Cedar Dharma Hall invites you to participate in any of the following upcoming events. For more information about these events, including online registration, visit our web site at www.redcedarzen.org.

June - October 2010

The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon

6:00pm Wednesday Evenings
Dharma Hall Library
Study Group: The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon

September 2010

Dharma and Zazen in the Cedar Grove

Thursday September 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hawk Meadow Farm
An evening of zazen and Dharma Talk under the Cedars at Hawk Meadow Farm.

Mountains and Rivers Hiking Retreat with Bob Penny, M.S., and Nomon Tim Burnett

Thursday September 16, 7:00pm - Sunday September 19, 5:00pm
Mount Baker area
Our annual 3-day Zen and hiking retreat - gentle 7-mile backpack into the Mt. Baker Wilderness.

October 2010

Cooking work party

Friday October 01, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Work together to prepare the two lunches ahead for the study retreat and enjoy dinner with the crew.

October Study Retreat with Norman Fischer: "On Healing Emotions"

Saturday October 02, 8:00am - Sunday October 03, 4:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Our annual two-day Zen studies retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer. This year's topic: "On Healing Emotions"

Sangha Potluck and Forum with Norman Fischer

Saturday October 02, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
A potluck gathering with our guiding teacher.

Introduction to Zen with Seishu John Wiley

Saturday October 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.

November 2010

Loon Lake Sesshin

Saturday November 06, 5pm? - Saturday November 13, 1pm?
Loon Lake Camp, near Maple Ridge, B.C.
The 2nd Northwest 7-day sesshin with Norman Fischer

Dharma Hall Work Weekend

Sat. and Sun 9am-4pm, Nov 20-21
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Working together to maintain, clean, and improve our Dharma Hall.

December 2010

Buddha's Enlightenment Sesshin (Rohatsu)

Thursday December 02, 7:00pm - Sunday December 05, 9:00am
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Our annual retreat celebrating Buddha's Enlightenment. Extended this year in collaboration with Seattle Soto Zen. Led by Nomon Tim Burnett and Eko Jeff Kelley.

January 2011

Introduction to Zen

Sunday January 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.

January - March 2011

Winter 2011 Practice Period

January 20 - March 6
Red Cedar Dharma Hall & Vancouver
Our annual winter practice period: retreats, classes, tea, community, and study.

January - February 2010

Saturday mornings in Practice Period

Saturday mornings during Practice Period Jan 30 - Feb 27
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Saturday morning zazen during practice period is every Saturday.

January 2011

Practice Period Opening Ceremony

Thursday January 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Open our winter practice period together with zazen and ceremony.

Weekend Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer

Friday January 21, 7:00pm - Sunday January 23, 4:00pm
Vancouver, B.C.
A weekend retreat hosted by Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver. Bellingham shuso Edie Norton will give a dharma talk.

January - February 2011

"No Eyes, no Ears, No nose. . . .Zen and Creative Expression" with Edie Norton

Mondays 7pm / Saturdays 9:30am Jan 31-Feb 26
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
A class on creative expression as Zen practice with Shuso Edie Norton. See details for class dates.

Saturday mornings in Practice Period

Saturdays 6am-9am, Jan 29 - Feb 26
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Saturday morning zazen during practice period is every Saturday.

January - March 2011

Tea with the Shuso

Schedule with the shuso
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Have tea with Shuso Edie Norton

February 2011

Practice Period Sesshin

Saturday February 05, 6:00am - 9:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
A full day sesshin in the middle of the practice period. All welcome regardless of attendance at other practice period events.

Buddha's Parinirvana Ceremony

Wednesday February 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Celebrate the passing of Buddha in this moving ceremony.

Mid-Practice Period Meeting

Wednesday February 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Zazen and check-in about practice period

March 2011

3-Day Sesshin with Zoketsu Norman Fischer

Thursday March 03, 7:00pm - Sunday March 06, 3:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
A three day formal Zen retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and shuso Edie Norton closes the Practice Period. Oryoki meals. Thursday 7pm - Sunday 3pm.

Shuso's Dharma Inquiry Ceremony

Sunday March 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Join us in celebrating Dharma with shuso Edie Norton and closing the practice period. The whole sangha and all practice period students warmly invited.

Public Dharma Talks with Zoketsu Norman Fischer, Nomon Tim Burnett, and Edie Norton

Fri March 4 & Sat March 5 at 10:30am & 3pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Join the sangha during our 3-day sesshin for Norman's morning Dharma Talks and afternoon talks by Edie and Tim.

April 2011

Introduction to Zen with Yuzan Nancy Welch

Sunday April 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.

May 2011

Buddha's Birthday Zen Sesshin

Saturday May 07, 6:00am - 9:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
An opportunity for deep zazen training all day at our Dharma Hall with our local teachers. Oryoki meals. Includes Buddha's Birthday ceremony and celebration.

June 2011

Samish Sesshin 2011

Friday June 17, 4:00pm - Saturday June 25, Noon
Samish Island
Samish Sesshin 2011

August 2011

Mid Summer Zen Sesshin

Saturday August 06, 6:00am - 9:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
An opportunity for deep zazen training all day at our Dharma Hall with our local teachers. Oryoki meals.

October 2011

Introduction to Zen

Sunday October 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.

EVENTS IN SEATTLE AND VANCOUVER, BC

The Red Cedar Zen Community maintains close relationships with other nearby groups in our lineage, the Seattle Soto Zen sangha and the Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver, BC. Current events and additional information is provided on their respsective websites.