Martial Arts Notice The Martial Arts class on June 30 is cancelled. Jeff will be back the following Wednesday, July 9.
Eckhart Tolle Holiday The Tolle group will not meet on July 3. It will resume the following Thursday, July 10.
Check the zendo schedule periodically for changes to accommodate Sensei Genki's new schedule.
Attention Ango participants Our second period of Ango will begin a day early - Sunday, July 6 - at the zendo at 8:30am. Please attend. Introduction to Zen led by Rev. Cyndi Seiho Brighton Saturday, July 12, 10:30am-12:30pm For beginners who want a refresher and the curious. Wear comfortable clothing. More info. To register: contact office@highzen.org.Fee: $35
Orchid Farm Retreat in Wantage Twp., NJ July 25-July 27, 2008
Join Sensei Genki at Sendo and Seiho's orchid farm for a silent weekend retreat among the orchids. Optional sleeping inside or under the stars. More Info.
Full Moon Wine, Poetry & Music Pool Party Saturday, August 16 in Wantage Twp. at the Orchid Farm. 2pm to …? Sangha members, families and their friends are invited to Sendo and Seiho’s orchid farm for our annual pool party. The afternoon will be filled with music, swimming with gleeful splashing, badminton, conversation and great food. If you would like to join a few of us for zazen outside during the festivities, please bring your sitting preference and a blanket. As evening approaches, we will enjoy original and favorite poetry accompanied by soft music and the company of each other in the light of the full moon. If you have music or poetry to share, please bring it! You are welcome to camp out or spend the night at the house. Email Seiho or call if you plan to attend.
Martial Arts Classes with Jeff Eisenberg A progressive body-mind practice developing focus, concentration, breath control, power, spontaneity and Zen actualization in action; while improving fitness and teaching practical, reality-based personal protection. We will train with strength and flexibility exercises, slow and fast forms, practical grips, blocks, throws and blows, all in the service of letting go of small self and learning to function in No Mind or Big Self. Students will learn to cultivate effort, mindfulness, concentration and presence under challenging conditions. First class free! Join anytime. Mondays, 6:30-8pm. More Info
Beginners Zazen Mondays, 7 pm - 8 pm. Led by Rev. Cyndi Seiho Brighton Shorter zazen periods followed by a group discussion. All new sitters and those needing shorter periods are welcome to attend.
UPCOMING DATES:
Ango, 2nd period: July 6-August 7
Ango, 3rd period: October 16-November 16
Retreat: November 14-16; Ango closing and shuso hosen
ZEN CENTER - 393 Crescent Avenue - Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201-891-9100 - www. HighZen.org Rev. Paul Genki Kahn, Sensei: Soto Zen Buddhist priest, Zen teacher Affiliate: High Point Zendo - Sussex, NJ and Sussex County Community College. 973-875-4014