Providence Zen Center

Yong Maeng Jong Jin

jeff — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:35:57 +0000

Saturday June 15 – 10:00AM: Two day YMJJ led by Nancy Hedgpeth, JDPSN. Saturday morning entry at 10:00am (orientation for new retreatants at 9:00am until 9:40pm, registration is at 8:30am) Saturday evening entry at 6:30PM (orientation for new retreatants at 4pm) until Sunday 3:30pm The retreat ends on Sunday with a circle talk at 3:00 pm. To register for your retreat online – fill out the retreat registration form.

Meditation Instruction, Long Sitting

jeff — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:34:25 +0000

Sunday May 26 – 9:00AM: Meditation instruction class. Free and open to all, this class offers an orientation to Zen meditation. Basic meditation instructions and Dharma room forms are given with some Q & A. No registration needed. At 10:00AM there will be long sitting and walking meditation in the main Dharma Room.

Public Vegetarian Dinner, Meditation Instruction Class

jeff — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:32:56 +0000

Wednesday May 29 – 5:30PM: Public vegetarian dinner followed by meditation instruction class at 6:30PM. Also at 6:30PM special chanting begins in the main Dharma Room followed by regular chanting at 7:00PM. There will also be two sitting periods this evening with walking meditation in between.

Public Dinner, Meditation Instruction Class, Dharma Talk

jeff — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:31:28 +0000

Wednesday May 22 – 5:30PM: Public vegetarian dinner followed by meditation instruction class at 6:30PM. Also at 6:30PM special chanting begins in the main Dharma Room followed by regular chanting at 7:00PM. There will also be a Dharma Talk this evening with questions answered by Nancy Hedgpeth, JDPSN.

Family Retreat

jeff — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:27:30 +0000

Saturday June 26 – 9:00AM: A Family Retreat is a full-day retreat open to children ages 5-12 years-old and their parents or guardians. This is a very active retreat with events spread throughout the Providence Zen Center campus, including martial arts, gardening, stories, arts & crafts, and more. Formal practice techniques such as seated meditation and chanting will be introduced during the day as well. Every activity is focused on mindfulness and together action. The retreat runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm and includes a light breakfast and a lunch. For more information and to register please click here.

Yong Maeng Jong Jin

jeff — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:22:24 +0000

Saturday May 18 – 10:00AM: Two day YMJJ led by Ken Kessel, JDPSN. Saturday morning entry at 10:00am (orientation for new retreatants at 9:00am until 9:40pm, registration is at 8:30am) Saturday evening entry at 6:30PM (orientation for new retreatants at 4pm) until Sunday 3:30pm The retreat ends on Sunday with a circle talk at 3:00 pm. To register for your retreat online – fill out the retreat registration form.

Vegetarian Dinner, Meditation Instruction Class and Consulting Interviews

jeff — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:21:25 +0000

Wednesday May 8 – 5:30PM: Public vegetarian dinner followed by meditation instruction class at 6:30PM. Also at 6:30PM special chanting begins in the main Dharma Room followed by regular chanting at 7:00PM. There will also be two sitting periods this evening and consulting interviews with a Senior Dharma Teacher.

Dharma School

jeff — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:20:04 +0000

Sunday May 5 – 10:00AM: We will have Dharma School. The Center offers classes for children ages 4-12 and their families on meditation, mindfulness and the Buddhist Tradition. The program is open to any child, age 4 to 12, interested in exploring the dharma.

Public Dinner, Meditation Instruction Class, Kong-an Interviews

jeff — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:25:48 +0000

Wednesday May 1 – 5:30PM: Public vegetarian dinner followed by meditation instruction class at 6:30PM. Also at 6:30PM special chanting begins in the main Dharma Room followed by regular chanting at 7:00PM. There will also be two sitting periods this evening and kong-an interviews with Nancy Hedgpeth, JDPSN.

Summer Kyol Che 2013

jeff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:52:05 +0000

Saturday July 6 – Friday August 2: Registration is open for Summer Kyol Che 2013. Entry and exits are Saturday and Wednesday mornings 8AM only. To register for your retreat online – fill out the retreat registration form. Teachers include Zen Master Bon Hae, Zen Master Hae Kwang, Zen Master Bon Haeng, Linc Rhodes JDPSN and Nancy Hedgpeth JDPSN. For more detailed information, download the Kyol Che Information Booklet.