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Mid City Zen is not currently meeting in person. Please visit the virtual zendo for remote live events, and see our May Newsletter for latest news.
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If you are in New Orleans and need assistance while staying at home, see these resources.
Monthly Events
Half Day Sitting
First Sunday of every month 8:00am-Noon
Join us for a half day of zazen. Partial attendance permitted.
No registration necessary.
$10 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Schedule:
8:00 am Zazen
8:40am Kinhin
8:50 am Zazen
9:20 am Kinhin
9:30 am Zazen
10:00 am Kinhin
10:10 am Zazen
10:40 am Kinhin
10:50 am Zazen
11:20 am Kinhin
11:30 am Zazen
12:00 pm Ti Sarana/Closing
Precept Recitation Ceremony
February 19th
(none in March)
April 16th
May 16th
Each month around the time of the full moon, the community gathers to recite the Bodhisattva precepts. There will be a period of zazen followed by a precept study group and a formal ceremony including chanting and full bows. All are welcome.
Schedule:
6:30 - Precept Study
7:00 - Bodhisattva Precept Ceremony
A copy of the precepts can be found here:
http://www.sfzc.org/sp_download/liturgy/Full_Moon_Chants.pdf
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