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Spring Newsletter 2012

Jason Quinn — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:57:52 +0000

Check out our Spring Newsletter (Click Here). Thank you Gary Sprague and Diana Lynch for writing articles for this issue. A big thank you to Zen Master Bon Soeng for spending a large amount of time to share his impressions and experiences of India, Nepal, and the Kwan Um School’s pilgrimage. Lastly, a super duper thanks to the editor, Julie Anderson.

April – One Day Retreat

Jason Quinn — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:35:54 +0000

Please join us for a 1 day retreat Saturday, April 21st. 1 day retreats include extended sitting and walking meditation, and private dharma interviews with Zen Master Bon Soeng. An informal lunch is provided. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of experience or traditions. Please call or email for registration or if you have any questions.

Phone: 510-845-8565

Email: hdt@emptygatezen.com

To see the schedule and fee click here

Our Annual 8 Day Retreat

Jason Quinn — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:23:22 +0000

Please join us for our annual 8 day retreat coming up this month February 24-March 3rd. Retreats include extended sitting practice, chanting, bowing, and private dharma interviews. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of experience or traditions, for a minimum of one day or more. Please call 510-845-8565 or email hdt@emptygatezen.com for registration, entry times or any other questions.

Jaunuary 3-Day Zen Retreat (YMJJ)

Jason Quinn — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:46:19 +0000

Please join us for a 3 day retreat Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 22. Retreats include extended sitting practice, chanting, bowing, and private dharma interviews with guiding teacher Zen Master Bon Soeng. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of experience or traditions, in parts or all of the retreat. Please call or email for registration, entry times or any other questions.

Phone: 510-845-8565
Email: hdt@emptygatezen.com

New Year Schedule

Jason Quinn — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:43:48 +0000

There will be regular morning and evening practice on Saturday the 31st, followed by our New Year’s Eve practice at 11:15PM. There will be no practice on Sunday the 1st. Have a clear New Year!

December Holiday Schedule

Jason Quinn — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:19:40 +0000

Holiday practice schedule as follows.

Saturday, 24th morning: Yes
Saturday, 24th evening: No
Sunday, 25th morning and evening: No
Monday, 26th morning: Yes
Monday, 26th 11am sitting: No
Monday, 26th evening: Yes

New Year’s Eve Practice

Jason Quinn — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:11:02 +0000

Please help us bring in the new year with special New Year’s Eve practice. Join us for refreshments at 8:30pm, followed by kido chanting. Come for all or parts of the practice.

7:00 – 8:00pm Evening Practice
8:30pm – 11:00pm Refreshments & Movie (Bring some food to share, poem, music)
11:15pm – 12:30am Kido (Chanting)

As practice ends late, you are welcome to stay overnight in the dharma room. There will be no morning or evening practice Jan 1.

Precepts Workshop

Jason Quinn — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:08:44 +0000

Are you interested in learning about the 5 precepts? Have you taken the precepts and want to learn more on how they relate to our tradition? Zen Master Bon Soeng and abbot Jason Quinn will talk about the precepts and answer questions. This workshop will take place on Saturday, January 7th from 9:30am to 11:00am.

For questions and registration – Phone: 510-845-8565
Email: abbot@emptygatezen.com

December – One Day Retreat

Jason Quinn — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:36:50 +0000

Please join us for a 1 day retreat Saturday, December 17. 1 day retreats include extended sitting and walking meditation, and private dharma interviews with Zen Master Bon Soeng. An informal lunch is provided. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of experience or traditions. Please call or email for registration or if you have any questions.

Phone: 510-845-8565

Email: hdt@emptygatezen.com

To see the schedule and fee click here

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Jason Quinn — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:21:08 +0000

There will be no morning or evening practice on Thursday, November 24th, the morning of Friday the 25th. Practice will resume on Friday evening at 7:00pm.