Affirmation of Welcome
Walking the path of liberation, we express our intimate connection with all beings. Welcoming diversity, here at Berkeley Zen Center the practice of zazen
is available to people of every race, nationality, class, gender, sexual orientation,
age, and physical ability. May all beings realize their true nature.

BZC is a Scent Free Environment


February

Half Day Sitting

Sunday February 7, 8:00 AM – Noon

Two-day Study Sesshin
Sunday-Monday, 2/14-15

Series of three afternoon workshops
with Chikudo Lewis Richmond and Seishi Yusho Alexandra Frappier

begins February 27, 12:30 - 2 p.m.; continues March 6, and March 13

March
All-Sangha Potluck—Budget Meeting
Tuesday, 3/2, 6:30 p.m.


Beginner’s Sesshin
Sunday, 3/7, 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m.


One-day Sitting
Saturday, 3/20, 5:00 am - 9:10 p.m.


Colds and Flu Season
In an effort to support each other’s health, we are asking that sangha members stay
home if they are ill. We are recommending following the Center for Disease Controls guidelines: Please don’t come to the zendo if you have fever, cough, runny nose, muscle aches or anything you equate with viral illness. Please stay home and
take care of yourself, for 7 days or until you have not had fever for 48 hours
which ever is longer.

If you realize you are ill after you have arrived, on a Saturday or sesshin day, please
just let the director know and go home. Not only are some of us older, but also some
have medical conditions which are immune compromising, so your awareness and
self-care is important to us all. Of course, some coughs and sneezes result from allergies. Please inform the sesshin director if this is the case with you. If you
are uncertain, please speak with the sesshin director, Gerry Oliva or Andrea Thach.
If you have questions, please contact Health and Safety coordinator, Catherine Cascade.

From Gerry and Andrea, MDs and the Practice Committee