Zen Meditation
Tuesday Mornings
6 - 7:30 AM
Wednesday Evenings
6:30 - 7 PM Tea and conversation
7 - 8 PM Includes short periods of meditation instruction,
sitting, walking, and a reading.
The first Saturday of the month
9AM - Noon Entry @ 9 and 10:30
( June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3 , etc)
Past Events
2009
Yong Maeng Jong Jin Meditation Retreat, May 1-4
Zen Master Bon Soeng is also known as Jeff Kitzes, and is an old friend and currently the Guiding Teacher of the Empty Gate Zen
Center in Berkeley. Jeff met Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1977 and received transmission from him in 2001. He has worked as a therapist for many years, focusing on the
intersection of Zen and psychotherapy, and shared his insight and perspective with us in early May. Check out his
blog. We hope to have him back soon!.
2008
Yong Maeng Jong Jin Meditation Retreat, September 5 - 7
Our 2008 retreat was led by Judy Roitman, JDPSN. Judy began practicing Zen with Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1976, and was one of the founders of the Kansas Zen
Center in 1978 where she is currently the guiding teacher. She received inka (full authorization to teach) in 1998. The retreat began with an informal dinner on Friday
evening and ended at noon with another informal meal. [More Details]
Meditate '08 near the Democratic National Convention, August 23 - 28
The Fort Collins Zen Center was one of 40 nationally recognized Buddhist,
Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim and Native American traditions that participated in Meditate 08, a meditation retreat held during the Democratic National Convention at
Fishback Landing Park, a ten minute walk from the convention site. The retreat was free and ran from Saturday, August 23rd through Thursday, August 28th, 2008.
Many thanks to Don Morreale and all the organizers. And also to Lyn Alweis who produced this video for the Denver Post. Meditate 08 homepage
Kyol Che, Jan 5 - Apr 5
(translated as 'tight Dharma' or 'coming
together') is traditionally a time when monks and nuns
do intensive practice in the mountain temples of
Korea. For us it can be a time to refocus and energize
our practice. In addition to Wednesday nights and the first Saturday
of the month we'll have practice on Tuesday & Thursday
mornings from 6:00AM to 7:30AM.
here
is a good Kyol Che speech by Zen Master Seung Sahn.
2007
Buddha's Enlightenment Day Retreat
On Saturday,
December 1st we will be doing a one day retreat (7AM -
3PM) which will include periods of bowing, chanting,
sitting, and walking, a short ceremony, and Dharma
talk. A light luch will be provided. Entry @ 7AM,
1030AM, and 200PM. A $10 donation is suggested. Please
RSVP.
Kido Chanting
On Saturday, November 3rd, instead of our normal sitting we will
be doing kido chanting. Kido means "Energy Path". Our intention while chanting
is to send our compassionate energy to where it's needed in the universe. If you can, please bring
percussion instruments such as a Moktak, wooden blocks, rattles,
drums, spoons, tambourines, etc. We will begin at 9AM and go
until Noon. And bring a bottle of water!
[Why We Chant]
Public Talk given by
Zen Master Soeng Hyang
September 6
The talk will be held at the CSU Lory Student Center in Room 228 at 7PM.
[More Details]
Yong Maeng Jong Jin Meditation Retreat with
Zen Master Soeng Hyang
September 7-9
Yong Maeng Jong Jin will be held at the Fort Collins Zen Center.
Saturday night, after
two days of sitting
