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Death's Tiny Tea House - Online Silver Dragon

With Kodo Conover

February 27, 2025
ONLINE

The Five Remembrances And, at the same time, we live and practice in a culture that generally discourages discussion of dying, death, and grief. Death’s Tiny Tea House will provide Silver Dragons (those at least 60 years old or have a life threatening condition) in the community an opportunity for an open conversation about death […]

Death's Tiny Tea House - What Dies?

February 28, 2025
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

The Five Remembrances And, at the same time, we live and practice in a culture that generally discourages discussion of dying, death, and grief. Death’s Tiny Tea House will provide the community an opportunity for an open conversation about death and related topics. Discussion at this Tea House will start from Hogen Bays Roshi’s Short […]

ZCO Board meeting March 2025

March 30, 2025
Heart of Wisdom (in person) and Online (Zoom)
Board meetings are open and members of the community are invited to attend. Board meetings  are a place to find out what’s happening and how ZCO functions. Typical topics include finances, reports on goings on at the monastery and temple, committee reports, and the community's strategic plans. Meetings are held via Zoom.

Investigating Zen Practice: a one-day workshop

With Kosho Ault and Ed Gensho Welsh

April 12, 2025
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]

Spring Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Ed Gensho Welsh

April 19, 2025
Heart Of Wisdom Zen Temple
This is a silent day of Zen Buddhist meditation practice together, seated and active. The schedule includes meditation (zazen), chanting, caring for the garden and grounds, and Dharma talk.

Service to the Temple

May 3, 2025
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Working together is part of our spiritual practice, and allows us to honor and care for the sacred space that Heart of Wisdom provides in our city. Please join with community for this morning of practice and work together.

Solstice Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Larry Fuho Trussell

June 21, 2025
Heart Of Wisdom Zen Temple
This is a silent day of Zen Buddhist meditation practice together, seated and active. The schedule includes meditation (zazen), chanting, caring for the garden and grounds, and Dharma talk.

Summer Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat

With Darah Shonin Ashton

July 19, 2025
Heart Of Wisdom Zen Temple
This is a silent day of Zen Buddhist meditation practice together, seated and active. The schedule includes meditation (zazen), chanting, caring for the garden and grounds, and Dharma talk.