Fusatsu (Renewal of Vows): October 7th and 28th.
Daruma-ki O-sesshin:
The seven-day Daruma-ki O-sesshin will begin on Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. It will end on Friday, October 9th at noon. Students attending are reminded to send their schedule as soon as possible.
A Sitting for Associate and General Students During the Daruma-ki O-sesshin:
A combined sitting for associate and general students will take place in the Zendo on Saturday, October 3rd. Arrival time is 9:15 a.m. (in time for First Bell). The sitting ends at 11:30 a.m. Students attending are reminded to remain on the first floor. This is the only sitting at the monastery available to associate and general students during the Daruma-ki O-sesshin (October 2nd to 9th). Seating is limited. Register to attend the combined sitting
Cancelled Sittings:
The Monday, October 5th associate sitting that would normally begin at 7:30 is cancelled due to O-sesshin.
The Thursday, October 8th associate sitting that would normally begin at 7:30 is cancelled due to O-sesshin.
A Note to Preliminary and Public Students Concerning O-sesshin
During an O-sesshin the schedule is such that there is no time to meet face to face with preliminary students or to reply to email correspondence sent by public students. Public students are asked to send their weekly practice journals, as they will be reviewed. But unless there is something that needs an immediate reply, you will not receive an email reply until the week following the O-sesshin.
Introduction to Zen Workshop Ottawa:
The next Introduction to Zen Workshop will take place on Saturday, November 7th, at 1:45 p.m.
To register: https://IntroductionToZenWorkshop.eventbrite.ca ; for more information please see https://wwzc.org/introduction-zen-workshop-ottawa
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
Hermitage:
The Roshi is continuing an extended period of hermitage due to underlying health issues.
