Mind your thoughts, as they become your words. Mind your words, as they become your actions. Mind your actions, as they become you.”
AZC will be Closed
Sunday December 25th
Thru
Sunday January 1st
We will have our regular practice this
Saturday, December 24th.
We will resume our usual schedule Monday January 2nd.
The Kai Han has been mailed If you did not receive a copy drop on by AZC and pick one up.
The road-trip to the Bosque del Apache was beautiful. The full moon sit was warmer than expected but was sparsely attended.
Patrick will be holding two classes in February, I will keep you posted when and what to expect.
Enjoy the holidays, it is a time for family, friends and for some sorrow. Let the Christmas season permeate you, don't fight it,
embrace it.
Sunday Morning Family Zendo
Family Zendo at the Albuquerque Zen Center is a bi-monthly program for parents, step-parents, expecting parents, grandparents, family members, and children of all ages who are interested finding greater calmness and clarity, interested in mindfulness practice, mindful parenting, and Zen Buddhism. This event is centered around a weekly 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Sunday service, with serious introductory Zazen sitting practice for adults, while children's programs will occur, including mindfulness activities, dharma storytelling, and snack period.
This service differs from our formal sitting periods in a few ways to meet the needs of both parents and children. Newcomers instruction occurs as needed during the opening services with short explanations of Zendo etiquette. The parent and child sitting period may be shortened to meet needs and abilities of individual children. Young children are allowed to move or sit in laps. They may also check-in quietly on their caregivers sitting in the Zendo at any time during the activity period.
This program is free and completely supported by donations and member contributions. Your donations are welcome.
Suggested donation: $5-10 per adult, $1-5 per child.
Family Zendo Schedule
10:00 Tea and Child Friendly Sitting (5-15 min)
10:20 Kinhin Walking Meditation
10:25-11:20 Children’s Activities in Meeting Room or Grounds
10:30-10:55 1st Adult Sitting Period in Zendo
10:55-11:00 Kinhin Walking Meditation or Rest Period
11:00-11:25 2nd Adult Sitting Period in Zendo
11:25 Children Return to Zendo
11:25-11:45 Chanting and Closing Ceremonies
Full Moon Sit
Tuesday
January 12th
8:00 - 10:00 pm
夜坐 YAZA
“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.”
JEMEZ BODHI MANDA New Years Eve Celebration!
If you ain't ever been you need to go.
Call Hosen Now!
Space is running out.
You don't want to miss this once year event. (can you tell I used to be in sales?)
The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear. Lao Tzu
AZC is funded entirely by the donations of our sangha members
and the support of those who strive, as we do,
to help others see their worlds a bit more clearly.
We welcome your support.
Gassho.
Albuquerque
