Fusatsu (Renewal of Vows): June 17th, July 1st.
June Samu Weekend
We shall be holding a summer Samu Weekend over the weekend of Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th. Saigyo ino will soon be writing to 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 monastic sangha in the maintenance and improvement of the practice environment of Dainen-ji. Thank you.
June Two-day Sesshin:
The June two-day sesshin will begin on Friday, June 19th, and will end on Sunday, June 21st at noon. Probationary formal students and formal students are reminded to send their schedules as soon as possible.
June 20th General Sitting:
The Saturday, June 20th general sitting will take place in the Zendo. Arrival time is 9:15 a.m. in time for First Bell. The sitting will end at 11:30 a.m.
Introduction to Zen Workshop Ottawa:
The next Introduction to Zen Workshop will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 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.

