“In this zazen posture, our mind and body have great power to accept things as they are.” —Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
We meet twice a week, in person and online, for zazen and dharma practice, and once a month for a Saturday half-day sitting.
For all gatherings whether online or in person, come and go as you need to, join us for any portion that you wish to. This group is about encouraging each other in our practice, and exploring the dharma together. Any portion that helps you, you are welcome to.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
All events are by donation, which are gladly received at any event, online or by mail. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
San Anselmo
Tuesday mornings, 7 – 8:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo. The main church building is on the corner of Kensington Ave. and Mariposa Ave., but note that we enter at the “Church Office” entrance on Mariposa Ave., then turn right just past the office and go up the stairs.
140 Mariposa Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Hybrid in-person and online sitting. Email the webmaster for the Zoom link or with any questions.
If you are joining us in person for the first time, you are welcome to come 10 minutes before the start time for questions or instruction. You are also welcome to just show up!
Schedule
7 – 7:40 zazen meditation
7:45 Morning Service, chanting Loving Kindness Meditation and Heart Sutra; First Tuesday of each month: well-being ceremony
8 – 8:30 Dharma words and discussion, or other dharma practice (special ceremonies, guided meditation, etc.)
Online Sitting and Discussion
Fridays, 7 – 8:30 a.m., Online Only
40-minutes zazen, 5-minute break, announcements, then alternating weeks Sangha practice check-ins
or dharma reading and discussion
Email the webmaster for the Zoom link or with any questions.
Monthly Half-Day Sitting
One Saturday per month, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Half-day sittings are held at St. Aidan’s Church in Bolinas, CA, and other locations. The schedule of half-day sittings for 2025 has not yet been finalized.
Schedule:
8:30 am – Robe chant, then zazen
9:00 – kinhin (walking meditation)
9:10 – zazen
9:40 – kinhin
9:50 – zazen
10:10 – kinhin
10:15 – dharma talk and discussion
After discussion – zazen
12 noon – service
Informal brown bag lunch (please bring your own)
1:15 – Gift of cleaning for St. Aidan’s
2 pm – end, bow out