Calendar
2013 Schedule
Monday Evening Zen Meditation - Sooke
When: Every Monday, 7pm – 9pm (except for VZC closures and holidays)
Where: 4970 Nagle Road, Sooke BC V9Z 1C7
Description: Monday Evening Zen Meditation in Sooke offers a brief orientation for newcomers, chanting, a Zen talk by Ven. Eshu, fifteen-minute periods of sitting, and walking meditation. Open to the Public.
Tuesday Evening Zen Meditation - Victoria
When: Every Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm (except for VZC closures and holidays)
Where: UVic Interfaith Chapel, W Campus Gate, Oak Bay, British Columbia
Description: Co-sponsored by University of Victoria Interfaith Services and the Victoria Zen Centre, Tuesday Evening Zen Meditation at the University of Victoria offers a brief orientation for newcomers, chanting, a Zen talk by Ven. Eshu, fifteen-minute periods of sitting, and walking meditation. Open to the Public.
When: First Sundays of each month 9 - 10:45am
In 2013:
- February 3
- March 3
- April 7
- May 5
- June 2
- August 4
- September 8
- October 6
- November 3
- December 1
Where: Sooke Zendo
Description: Sangha Sunday Zendo is held at the Sooke Zendo on the first Sunday of each month (see schedule for exceptions). Sangha Sunday Zendo runs from 9 - 10:45am. Sangha Sunday sits include tea, chanting, sitting meditation, walking meditation, and a Dharma talk.Sangha Sunday Zendo is open and free to all Members and Associates.
When: Sundays 9am - 12:00pm(except for VZC closures and holidays)
Where: Sooke Zendo
Description: Regular Sunday Zen Practice is held at the Sooke zendo most Sundays (see schedule for exceptions). Sunday practice runs from 9:00 am till noon. Sunday sits include tea, chanting, sitting meditation, walking meditation, a Dharma talk, and interview with Ven. Eshu.
The Orientation to Zen Course is now fully available online. Please register for support!
Saturdays
February 2 & 9
June 15 & 22
September 28 & October 5
May 2, 9, 16, 23
October 2, 9, 23, 30
Work Days 2013
Saturdays 9am-3pm
June 1
June 29
August 3
September 14
October 5
November 2
December 7
May 26 Buddha’s Birthday
Aug 9-11 Camping at Goldstream Park
November 23 Harvest Potluck Dinner
Jan 13
Feb 23 (with Genjo Osho)
Mar 17
Apr 14
May 19
June 23
Aug 18
Sept 15 (Pilgrimage intensive)
Oct 20
Nov 17
Dec 8 (Awakening Day)
Seven-Day Intensives on Saturna
July 6-14 (Sitting in evening of 6th, breakfast morning 14th)
Non-Residential Practice Period
January 28 - April 29
Practice Council Meetings
(Saturday Morning 9am-12noon)
February 16
May 11
September 14
November 30
Ceremonies
Buddha’s Birthday May 19
Commitment Ceremony July 21
Memorial Ceremony October 29
Dana Meetings
January 30
April 3
June 26
September 25
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday May 29, 2013
Strategic Planning
Member Survey sent by July 12
Member survey deadline August 18
Wednesday September 5 (6-9pm)
Saturday September 7 (9am-5pm)
Board Meetings
Jan 16
Feb 20
Mar 20
Apr 17
May 15
Jun 19
Jul 17
Aug 14
Sep 18
Oct 16
Nov 13
Dec 11
Closures
December 19, 2012-January 2, 2013 (Year end closure)
March 31 (Easter Sunday)
May 12 (Mother’s Day)
June 16 (East Sooke Trail Silent Hike)
August 3-5 BC Day Weekend
August 19-September 2 (Eshu Family Vacation-Labour Day weekend Sept 3)
August 9-11 (Sangha Camping)
August 31-September 2 (Labour Day weekend)
October 12-14 (Thanksgiving Sunday)
November 24 (after Harvest Potluck)
December 18, 2013-January 4, 2014 (Year end closure)