Join Dennis Duermeier JDPSN in this informal discussion of precepts — their function and meaning. For anyone interested, whether you’ve taken precepts already, are considering taking them, or just curious. Hybrid. No registration needed. If you join on Zoom, use the practice link.

Come to our annual meeting (the meeting that makes us legal). Hybrid. We’ll start after an abbreviated practice at 10, hear reports on the past year, vote on the new board, and those of us attending in person can enjoy the potluck. Everyone is welcome to the meeting, only members can vote. For those attending on Zoom, use the practice link. And everyone coming in person is welcome to the potluck — there’s always lots of food.

Start your new year off right with 500 (actually 540) prostrations for the new year! Just show up, no registration required. Not an event that hybrids well, but if you can’t come in person you can do it wherever you are knowing that all the myriad beings, whether they know it or not, are bowing with you.

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Join us as we celebrate Buddha’s enlightenment (hybrid) followed by a vegetarian potluck (sadly, in-person only). Kid friendly. All are welcome, no pre-registration required. If you are joining on Zoom, use the link on our Practice page.

With Zen Master Bon Hae (Judy Roitman). $40, contact us if you need the fee reduced or waived. If you are sitting in-person, be sure to bring your lunch. Registration is now closed. Hybrid.

Our retreat are fairly intensive, designed for people with some meditation experience. If you are interested but not sure you are ready for a retreat, contact us and we’ll figure it out.

The first of a series of classes on Zen Master Seung Sahn’s book Compass of Zen. With Zen Master Bon Hae (Judy Roitman). We will read the following sections: Buddhism, The Purposes of Buddhism, The Divisions of Buddhism, The Structure of Buddhism, Insight into Impermanence, Insight into Impurity, Insight into Nonself. Yes it seems like a lot, but the chapters are short, and the total is only about 70 pages. Participants will each speak about what struck them and what questions they had, and the class will go on from there. Registration is now closed.

Note: in this section, Zen Master Seung Sahn uses the word Hinayana to refer to what we now call Theravada (i.e., southeast Asian Buddhism).

Our Zen book club’s new book is Karen Armstrong’s Buddha, an accessible and thorough introduction to the historical Buddha, his teachings, and his times. Zoom only. No charge but registration is required; register here. This session will focus on the introduction and chapters 1 and 2.

Our book club is open to anyone who has read the book being discussed. You don’t have to have participated in earlier book clubs and there’s no commitment to participating in later ones.

We’ll answer questions from the first class and focus on the practice forms we use at Kansas Zen Center, including a short meditation period.. Taught by senior dharma teachers from the Kansas Zen Center. At the Kansas Zen Center, 1201 Laura Avenue, Lawrence KS. $10 suggested donation, no registration required. In-person only.

Energetic chanting dedicated to the Bodhisattva of compassion, Kwan Se Um Bosal (a.k.a. Kwan Yin). We will bring percussion instruments, feel free to bring your own — tambourines, maracas… anything that can be carried easily while walking. There will be a break for a brown bag lunch at noon. You can register for the whole event, or for the afternoon only (1 to 4 p.m.). Kids are welcome, but they should come at 1. $20 for the full day, $10 for the afternoon only, kids 12 and under are free. In person only. Located in a beautiful space near Lawrence, address and directions given upon registration. Parking is limited, so please consider car-pooling. Registration is now closed.

An introduction to Buddhism in general and Zen Buddhism in particular, including Zen-style meditation with a short meditation period. Taught by senior dharma teachers from the Kansas Zen Center. At the Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B. No registration required. In-person only.

Join us for pizza at our fire pit. Definitely a family friendly event. Pizza is free but registration is required so we know how much pizza to order. Feel free to bring additional treats. Soda and NA beer will be on hand. Registration here.

Join us as we discuss Jane Dobisz’ luminous, earthy, and often funny book One Hundred Days of Solitude: Losing Myself and Finding Grace on a Zen Retreat. Jane Dobisz (Zen Master Bon Yeon) was one of Zen Master Seung Sahn’s first American students. Structured on the events of a 100 day solo retreat when she was young, her book is both an excellent introduction to Zen practice and an illuminating reminder for experienced practitioners. The discussion will be facilitated by senior dharma teacher Jennifer Balke. The Zen Center has a few copies for sale, or you can order from your favorite bookstore (if you’re in Lawrence that would be The Raven). Or, you know, from the corporate behemoth. Zoom only. Book club is free, but registration is required.. Register here. Registration closes September 19 at noon.

The Hsin Shin Ming by Tseng Ts’an, the third ancestor, is an early and inspirational text. Taught by Zen Master Hae Kwang (Stan Lombardo), whose translation can be found here. $20, contact us if you need financial assistance. Zoom only. Registration closed.

We’ll be maintaining and possibly planting in our native plant garden. Come join us to help out and to learn from our garden guru Courtney Masterson of Native Lands Restoration Collaborative. Come for all or just some of the time. And there will be a light breakfast for folks who come to Saturday morning practice.

The great 17th century Korean master So Sahn’s Mirror of Zen is a major text in Korean Buddhism. It is short and deeply inspirational. This class is taught by Zen Master Bon Hae (Judy Roitman). We will use a translation by Mark Mueller (PDF, hence free) lightly edited by Kathy Park JDPSN and ZM Judy Roitman. $20. Registration closes July 11 at noon. You can register here. Contact us if you need financial assistance.

With guest teacher Tim Colohan JDPSN. Hybrid. No registration required and no fee. If you are joining over Zoom, use the link on the practice page.

More maintenance and possibly planting in our native plant garden. Come join us to help out and to learn from our garden guru Courtney Masterson of Native Lands Restoration Collaborative. Come for all or just some of the time. Tools provided.

The six paramitas (a.k.a. the six perfections) are the mental states that ground our practice. Taught by Zen Master Hae Kwang (Stan Lombardo). $20. Zoom only. Registration is now closed.

Join us as we make our native plant garden even more beautiful. Join us as you are able any time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

We’ll be maintaining and possibly planting in our native plant garden. Come join us to help out and to learn from our garden guru Courtney Masterson of Native Lands Restoration Collaborative. Come for all or just some of the time.

With Zen Master Bon Hae (Judy Roitman). Hybrid. $40, contact us if you need the fee reduced or waived. Registration closed at noon Friday May 23. If you’re coming in person be sure to bring your lunch!

Our retreat are fairly intensive, designed for people with some meditation experience. If you are interested but not sure you are ready for a retreat, contact us and we’ll figure it out.