events
Red Cedar Dharma Hall invites you to participate in any of the following upcoming events. For more information about a particular event, including registration information if applicable, please click on the name of the event.
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June - October 2010
- The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon
6:00pm Wednesday Evenings
Dharma Hall Library
Study Group: The Life of the Buddha: According to the Pali Canon
September 2010
- Dharma and Zazen in the Cedar Grove
Thursday September 16
Hawk Meadow Farm
An evening of zazen and Dharma Talk under the Cedars at Hawk Meadow Farm. - Mountains and Rivers Hiking Retreat with Bob Penny, M.S., and Nomon Tim Burnett
Thursday September 16 - Sunday September 19
Mount Baker area
Fee: $120 – $160
Scholarship deadline: Sep 02, 2010
Registration deadline: Sep 09, 2010
Our annual 3-day Zen and hiking retreat - gentle 7-mile backpack into the Mt. Baker Wilderness.
October 2010
- Cooking work party
Friday October 01
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Work together to prepare the two lunches ahead for the study retreat and enjoy dinner with the crew. - October Study Retreat with Norman Fischer: "On Healing Emotions"
Saturday October 02 - Sunday October 03
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Fee: $60 – $120
Scholarship deadline: Sep 15, 2010
Registration deadline: Sep 26, 2010
Our annual two-day Zen studies retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer. This year's topic: "On Healing Emotions" - Sangha Potluck and Forum with Norman Fischer
Saturday October 02
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A potluck gathering with our guiding teacher. - Introduction to Zen with Seishu John Wiley
Saturday October 16
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Fee: $20 – $50 (includes dana for teacher)
Scholarship deadline: Oct 07, 2010
Registration deadline: Oct 15, 2010
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.
November 2010
- Loon Lake Sesshin
Saturday November 06 - Saturday November 13
Loon Lake Camp, near Maple Ridge, B.C.
The 2nd Northwest 7-day sesshin with Norman Fischer - Dharma Hall Work Weekend
Sat. and Sun 9am-4pm, Nov 20-21
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Working together to maintain, clean, and improve our Dharma Hall.
December 2010
- Buddha's Enlightenment Sesshin (Rohatsu)
Thursday December 02 - Sunday December 05
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Fee: $40 – $80
Scholarship deadline: Nov 28, 2010
Registration deadline: Nov 28, 2010
Our annual retreat celebrating Buddha's Enlightenment. Extended this year in collaboration with Seattle Soto Zen. Led by Nomon Tim Burnett and Eko Jeff Kelley.
January 2011
- Introduction to Zen
Sunday January 16
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Fee: $20 – $50 (includes dana for teacher)
Scholarship deadline: Jan 08, 2011
Registration deadline: Jan 15, 2011
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.
January - March 2011
- Winter 2011 Practice Period
January 20 - March 6
Red Cedar Dharma Hall & Vancouver
Our annual winter practice period: retreats, classes, tea, community, and study.
January 2011
- Practice Period Opening Ceremony
Thursday January 20
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Open our winter practice period together with zazen and ceremony. - Weekend Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Friday January 21 - Sunday January 23
Vancouver, B.C.
A weekend retreat hosted by Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver. Bellingham shuso Edie Norton will give a dharma talk.
January - February 2011
- "No Eyes, no Ears, No nose. . . .Zen and Creative Expression" with Edie Norton
Mondays 7pm / Saturdays 9:30am Jan 31-Feb 26
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A class on creative expression as Zen practice with Shuso Edie Norton. See details for class dates. - Saturday mornings in Practice Period
Saturdays 6am-9am, Jan 29 - Feb 26
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Saturday morning zazen during practice period is every Saturday.
January - March 2011
- Tea with the Shuso
Schedule with the shuso
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Have tea with Shuso Edie Norton
February 2011
- Practice Period Sesshin
Saturday February 05
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Fee: $10 – $50
Scholarship deadline: Jan 30, 2011
Registration deadline: Feb 01, 2011
A full day sesshin in the middle of the practice period. All welcome regardless of attendance at other practice period events. - Buddha's Parinirvana Ceremony
Wednesday February 09
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Celebrate the passing of Buddha in this moving ceremony. - Mid-Practice Period Meeting
Wednesday February 16
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Zazen and check-in about practice period
March 2011
- 3-Day Sesshin with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Thursday March 03 - Sunday March 06
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Fee: $60 – $120
Scholarship deadline: Feb 20, 2011
Registration deadline: Feb 27, 2011
A three day formal Zen retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and shuso Edie Norton closes the Practice Period. Oryoki meals. Thursday 7pm - Sunday 3pm. - Public Dharma Talks with Zoketsu Norman Fischer, Nomon Tim Burnett, and Edie Norton
Fri March 4 & Sat March 5 at 10:30am & 3pm
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Join the sangha during our 3-day sesshin for Norman's morning Dharma Talks and afternoon talks by Edie and Tim. - Shuso's Dharma Inquiry Ceremony
Sunday March 06
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Join us in celebrating Dharma with shuso Edie Norton and closing the practice period. The whole sangha and all practice period students warmly invited.
April 2011
- Introduction to Zen with Yuzan Nancy Welch
Sunday April 17
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Fee: $20 – $50 (includes dana for teacher)
Scholarship deadline: Apr 07, 2011
Registration deadline: Apr 15, 2011
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.
May 2011
- Buddha's Birthday Zen Sesshin
Saturday May 07
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Fee: $20 – $50
Scholarship deadline: Apr 25, 2011
Registration deadline: May 01, 2011
An opportunity for deep zazen training all day at our Dharma Hall with our local teachers. Oryoki meals. Includes Buddha's Birthday ceremony and celebration.
June 2011
- Samish Sesshin 2011
Friday June 17 - Saturday June 25
Samish Island
Samish Sesshin 2011
August 2011
- Mid Summer Zen Sesshin
Saturday August 06
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Fee: $20 – $50
Scholarship deadline: July 25, 2011
Registration deadline: July 31, 2011
An opportunity for deep zazen training all day at our Dharma Hall with our local teachers. Oryoki meals.
October 2011
- Introduction to Zen
Sunday October 16
Red Cedar Dharma Hall
Fee: $20 – $50 (includes dana for teacher)
Scholarship deadline: Oct 07, 2011
Registration deadline: Oct 15, 2011
An introduction to Zen practice at Red Cedar Dharma Hall.
EVENTS IN SEATTLE AND VANCOUVER, BC
The Red Cedar Zen Community maintains close relationships with other nearby groups in our lineage, the Seattle Soto Zen sangha and the Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver, BC. Current events and additional information is provided on their respsective websites.