White Wind Zen Community

A Community practising and teaching Dogen’s Zen since 1985

Upcoming Events

Fusatsu (Renewal of Vows)

October 30th, November 13th

October Samu Weekend

We shall be holding our Autumn Samu Weekend on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday October 26th. Saigyo ino will be writing shortly to all local students with the details of this weekend of caretaking practice. Please pencil these dates into your diary so that you will be able to attend some or all of the Samu Weekend and assist the monastics in the maintenance and improvement of the practice environment of Dainen-ji. Thank you.

Introduction to Zen Workshop Ottawa

The next two Introduction to Zen Workshops will take place on Saturday, November 2nd at 1:45 p.m. To register: https://IntroductionToZenWorkshop.eventbrite.ca; for more information please see https://wwzc.org/introduction-zen-workshop-ottawa

November Two-day Sesshin

The November two-day sesshin will begin on Friday, November 8th at 8:00 p.m. and will end on Sunday, November 10th at 6:00 p.m. Formal students are reminded to send their schedules as soon as possible.

General Sitting on November 9th

During the sesshin there will be a general sitting in the Zendo. The sitting will begin at 9:30 a.m. (please arrive by 9:15, in time for First Bell). The Sitting will end at 11:30. Students attending are reminded to stay on the first floor.

Hermitage

The Roshi is continuing an extended period of hermitage due to underlying health issues until the COVID-19 situation clarifies.

Long Distance Training Program

For students living an hour or more commuting distance from the monastery in Ottawa, please visit this Web Page: https://wwzc.org/long-distance-training-program