
Support Zen in New Orleans
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Effective August 21 2022, masks are optional according to our COVID Safety protocols. We will also be open via our virtual zendo.
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Current Schedule
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Sunday Morning Program (every week but first Sunday)​
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Sunday service and zazen
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8:45-9:25am: Introduction and Meditation Instruction
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(No instruction first Sunday of the month.)
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9:30am Robe Chant immediately followed by the bells for zazen
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9:30-10:00am Zazen
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10:00-10:10am Kinhin (walking meditation)
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10:10-10:40am Zazen
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10:45am Chanting Service
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11am - 11:30am Dharma talks, Way Seeking Mind talks, Board Meeting, Study Group or Community Gathering
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11:45am - 11:55am Soji (mindful cleaning)
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First Sundays of the month are half day sittings, schedule is below (see more info and links at the Virtual Zendo):
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7:50am start han, call to sitting
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8:00-8:40 zazen.
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10 minutes kinhin (walking meditation).
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8:50-9:20 zazen.
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10 minutes kinhin.
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9:30-10 zazen.
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10 minutes kinhin.
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10:10-10:40 zazen
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10 minutes of kinhin.
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10:50-11:20 zazen.
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10 minutes kinhin.
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11:30-45 zazen.
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11:45 close with refuge prayer
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Regular Meditation Schedule
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Wednesday and Friday Mornings:
8am - 8:35am Zazen
Please be in your seat before 7:58am. You can attend in person, or via Zoom. If joining online, click the link a few minutes early and sit together (the han wooden bell starts at 7:50am). The doan will ring 3 bells to begin and 1 to end. We will close with the refuge prayer (see the weekday chant card)
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Tuesday Evening:
6:30 - 7pm Zazen
Please be in your seat before 6:28pm. You can attend in person, or via Zoom. If joining online, click the link a few minutes early and sit together (the han wooden bell starts at 6:20pm). The doan will ring 3 bells to begin and 1 to end. We will close with the refuge prayer (see the weekday chant card)
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Queer Zen:
First Monday of the Month 6:30 - 7:05pm
Queer Zen is a monthly gathering on the first Monday of the month to sit in community together. No meditation experience necessary. All LGBTQIA folks and allies welcome. The zendo will open at 6:15 and sitting meditation and a short ceremony will take place from 6:30-7:05pm.
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