Upcoming events with Red Cedar Zen Community

Winter 2012 Practice Period Overview & Registration

Friday January 20, 2012 - Sunday March 4, 2012

Practice Period is a time in which Zen students practice intensively together. Historically, practice period (ango, in Japanese) originated in the rains retreats of the early Buddhist monks and nuns when they could not travel due to heavy rains. During that time they settled down for more intensive practice. Annual practice periods have been an essential part of Zen practice for about a thousand years.

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Available Spaces: Unlimited


Saturday Morning Practice

Saturday February 18, 2012 6:00 am - 9:00 am

Saturdays Jan 28 - Feb 25 (skipping Feb 11), 6am - 9am
Practice period is a great time to dip into our Saturday early morning practice.
During practice period we'll have potluck breakfast every week concluding the morning at 9am.

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Mindful Yoga

Wednesday February 22, 2012 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Mindful Yoga with Nomon Tim Burnett
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 6:45pm.  January 25 - February 29

An optional short practice session in mindful yoga before the Dharma Seminar.

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Dharma Seminar: the Heart of the Matter (week 5)

Wednesday February 22, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

with Nomon Tim Burnett
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
, Jan 25 - Feb 29
Wednesday evening seminar for practice period centered on the Heart Sutra and the broader topic of what is the "heart of the matter" - what is truly central in our living? Registration is not required, but regular attendance is strongly encouraged.

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Saturday Morning Practice

Saturday February 25, 2012 6:00 am - 9:00 am

Saturdays Jan 28 - Feb 25 (skipping Feb 11), 6am - 9am
Practice period is a great time to dip into our Saturday early morning practice.
During practice period we'll have potluck breakfast every week concluding the morning at 9am.

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Mindful Yoga

Wednesday February 29, 2012 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Mindful Yoga with Nomon Tim Burnett
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 6:45pm.  January 25 - February 29

An optional short practice session in mindful yoga before the Dharma Seminar.

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Dharma Seminar: the Heart of the Matter (week 6)

Wednesday February 29, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

with Nomon Tim Burnett
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
, Jan 25 - Feb 29
Wednesday evening seminar for practice period centered on the Heart Sutra and the broader topic of what is the "heart of the matter" - what is truly central in our living? Registration is not required, but regular attendance is strongly encouraged.

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Three Day Sesshin with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Nomon Tim Burnett

Thursday March 1, 2012 7:00 pm - Sunday March 4, 2012 2:00 pm
Registration required.

This 3-day sesshin with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Nomon Tim Burnett also closes our Winter 2012 practice period.

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Available Spaces: 0


March Sesshin Waiting List

Thursday March 1, 2012 - Sunday March 4, 2012

Please sign up to be added to the sesshin waiting list. You will be notified by the registrar if a cancellation allows us to add you to the sesshin. In meantime the confirmation letter for the sesshin will be sent to you. Please understand that you are not registered until contacted directly by the registrar.

Available Spaces: Unlimited


Zen in Bellingham - Zoketu Norman Fischer

Saturday March 3, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Zen in Bellingham is our new once a month public-facing program offered on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am - Noon. The community is warmly invited to join us for a moment of Zen with plenty of instruction and support. A little bit of each element of a Zen meditation meeting is offered with a introduction to meditation available to everyone coming early.

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Practice Period Closing Ceremony & Lunch

Sunday March 4, 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join the sangha in a shosan question and answer ceremony with Nomon Tim Burnett to close the Winter 2012 Practice Period. Followed by informal lunch and time to visit.

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Koan Study Group

Monday March 12, 2012 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Monthly Koan Study Group with Seishu John Wiley
2nd Monday on the month, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Zen in Bellingham - Eido Francis Carney

Saturday April 7, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Zen in Bellingham is our new once a month public-facing program offered on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am - Noon. The community is warmly invited to join us for a moment of Zen with plenty of instruction and support. A little bit of each element of a Zen meditation meeting is offered with a introduction to meditation available to everyone coming early.

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Sanctuary Garden Massage Fundraiser II

Saturday April 7, 2012 2:00 pm - Sunday April 8, 2012 3:00 pm

Sign up for a massage to help the Sanctuary Garden behind Red Cedar Dharma Hall come to fruition. Massages are available by appointment at the Dharma Hall on Saturday April 7th from 2pm - 6pm and again on Sunday April 8th from 10am - 3pm. Email Danielle AhMaiua at Danielle@bodywalkmassage.comor call her at 360-220-5280 to schedule an appointment.

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Koan Study Group

Monday April 9, 2012 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Monthly Koan Study Group with Seishu John Wiley
2nd Monday on the month, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Zen Retreat on Saltspring Island

Thursday April 19, 2012 - Sunday April 22, 2012

Another retreat organized by friends of Red Cedar Zen.  Salt Spring Zen Circle's spring sesshin will take place at the Gatehouse, Salt Spring Island, April 19-22, starting 7:00 p.m. on the Thursday, ending 3:00 p.m. on the Sunday. Eihei Peter Levitt will be our guiding teacher.

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Zen in Bellingham - Nomon Tim Burnett

Saturday May 5, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Zen in Bellingham is our new once a month public-facing program offered on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am - Noon. The community is warmly invited to join us for a moment of Zen with plenty of instruction and support. A little bit of each element of a Zen meditation meeting is offered with a introduction to meditation available to everyone coming early.

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Buddha's Birthday Sesshin

Saturday May 5, 2012 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

'Join us for all or part of a full day Zen sesshin (formal Zen retreat) including three oryoki (formal three-bowl) meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Available Spaces: Unlimited


Koan Study Group

Monday May 14, 2012 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Monthly Koan Study Group with Seishu John Wiley
2nd Monday on the month, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Zen in Bellingham - speaker TBA

Saturday June 2, 2012 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Zen in Bellingham is our new once a month public-facing program offered on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am - Noon. The community is warmly invited to join us for a moment of Zen with plenty of instruction and support. A little bit of each element of a Zen meditation meeting is offered with a introduction to meditation available to everyone coming early.

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Samish Island Sesshin 2012

Friday June 15, 2012 5:00 pm - Saturday June 23, 2012 12:00 pm

Our annual 7-day (8 nights) silent Zen sesshin with Zoketsu Norman Fischer includes seven days and eight nights of silent practice of sitting and walking meditation in this beautiful church camp on the water on Samish Island in the Skagit Valley. Retreat includes dharma talks by Norman and other Northwest teachers, doksusan and practice discussion, sitting and walking meditation, and delicious vegetarian meals. A deep time for practice and reflection with the support of sangha and teachers.

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Available Spaces: 80


Zen & the Practice of the Wild

Monday July 9, 2012 - Monday July 16, 2012

A week long practice experience at wilderness edge with Nomon Tim Burnett, Eko Jeff Kelly, and Kurt Hoelting.
Explore the connection between contemplative practice and wild places within the context of the Soto Zen tradition in this exciting offering with Inside Passages, Kurt's project integrating mindfulness practice, eco-tourism, and wilderness near Petersburg, Alaska.

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

Thursday August 23, 2012 7:00 pm - Sunday August 26, 2012 6:00 pm
Registration required.

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Available Spaces: Unlimited


Circumambulation of Mount Rainer

Friday September 7, 2012 - Sunday September 23, 2012

As our annual Mountains and River's backpacking retreat moves into it's 12th year, coordinator Reizan Bob Penny is planning a more ambitious wilderness Dharma adventure: hiking the 100 mile Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier!

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Available Spaces: Unlimited



Events are held at Red Cedar Dharma Hall unless otherwise specified:

Red Cedar Dharma Hall

1021 N. Forest Street
Bellingham
WA
98225
USA
Map and Directions

Website: http://www.redcedarzen.org/index.php/places/dharma-hall/
Contact: Registrar
Phone: 360-312-7088