White Wind Zen Community

A Community practising and teaching Dogen’s Zen since 1985

Upcoming Events

Fusatsu (Renewal of Vows)

January 15th and 29th.

Introduction to Zen Workshop Ottawa

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

January Two-day Sesshin

The January Sesshin will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10th and will end on Sunday, January 12th at 6:00 p.m.

January 11th General Sitting

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

Daiji-ki

January 22nd is the memorial of the date of death of Daiji Tenku daiosho, who was the Teacher of Joshu Dainen daiosho, both of whom Anzan Hoshin roshi studied with.

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