"…a practice period is the skin, flesh, bones and marrow, as well as the mind, consciousness, and body of the buddha ancestors. Practice period is the top of the head, the eye of the fist, the nostrils, and the buddha-nature circle drawn in the air, as well as the whisk, the wooden staff, the bamboo stick, and the sitting mat of buddha ancestors. Practice period is neither creating something new nor reusing something old."
Dogen, Treasury of the True Dharma Eye
Practice Periods
In person or on Zoom
Practice Period is an opportunity to strengthen commitment to spiritual practice. All participants are required to commit to regular meditation and study group, as well as making a personal intention to strengthen some aspect of their daily life. Participants are also encouraged to engage in additional practice activities, either at Great Tree or their local sitting group. In-person and online
Fall Practice Period 2024 Tuesday October 1 - Wednesday December 17
Practice Period Commitment for all participants:
1. Opening Tea October 1 at 7 pm
2. Make a Personal Intention
3. Study Group(choose one or both, we will be reading the same book for both meetings): Sunday mornings 10:30- noon; or Tuesday evenings 6:00-7:30.
· Zazen – first 25 minutes
· Discussion one: book “How We Live is How We Die” (Pema Chodron)
4. Attend Closing Tea Tuesday December 17 – 7:00 p.m.
Choices for Additional PP Commitment: Choose one or more of the following:
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Thursday evening zazen 6 pm – 7:30 pm
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1 or more sesshin
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Weekly or bi-weekly dokusan (Practice-discussion)
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Monthly full moon gatherings
To join Practice Period contact teijo@greattreetemple.org