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Sat, Feb 17, 2024

One-day Sesshin

One-day Sesshin


Sat, Feb 17, 2024

A one-day sesshin on Saturday, February
17, 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This sessin will be led by  Gerry Oliva. Breakfast and lunch
will served oryoki style in the zendo. The
requested donation is $35. Look to sign up on
the website beginning three weeks ahead of
time, as space may be limited. If you have any
questions, please contact sesshin co-director
Mark Copithorne (copithorne@hotmail.com).

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/GiCPHDdcxTYQdAtx9

Dharma Talk: Gerry Oliva

Dharma Talk: Gerry Oliva


Sat, Feb 17, 2024

Saturday Morning Schedule

To be announced

 

Buddha’s Parinirvana Ceremony

Buddha’s Parinirvana Ceremony


Sat, Feb 17, 2024

According to the Mahaparinibbana Sutta of the
Pali canon, at the age of 80 the Buddha
announced that he would soon reach Parinirvana, or the final deathless state, and abandon his earthly body. After this, he ate his
last meal, fell ill, and died.

Each year we celebrate Buddha’s transition
with a ceremony where we all can make
offerings and chant in honor of this occasion.
This year the ceremony will take place
Saturday, February 17, at 5:00 p.m., as the
closing of our sesshin on that day.