the noble eightfold path · we will study and practice the noble eightfold path, one of the...
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10/21 - 10/27 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha
10/28 - 11/3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha
11/4 - 11/10 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha
11/11 - 11/17 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha
Fall Practice Period ▪ September 23 - November 18, 2018
Practice period offers a way for you to enter more deeply into zen practice by
making practice commitments for a period of time. In this fall practice period,
we will study and practice the noble eightfold path, one of the Buddha’s first
teaching on how to live a spiritual life. The 8-fold path connects us to wide
view, deep intention, connected speech, action and livelihood, and joyful
effort, concentration and mindfulness.
Morning Gatha - Recite verse and do one full bow
Waking up this morning, I vow with all beings
To remember my deepest intention, and practice diligently.
Evening Reflection
How did I practice the path today?
What is my intention for this moment and tomorrow?
Bedtime Gatha - Recite verse and do one full bow
Going to sleep tonight, I vow with all beings
To calm all things, allowing the mind to become clear and undivided.
My overall intention for this practice period is:
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The Noble Eightfold Path
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Core Practices
Daily Practice - see opposite page
Sunday Practice Meetings (10:45 a.m. - noon) 9/2 3 10/14 11/18
Sunday Program (9 Sundays)
Volunteer Service (3 times)
Optional Practices
Monthly meetings with a practice leader
Wednesday Evening Precepts and Reflections Ceremony 9/26 10/31
Eightfold Path Class (weekly) 9/27-11/15
Community Practice Morning 9/29, 7-10:30 a.m.
Tenzo Kyokun Class:
Segaki Day 10/27, 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Gate of Sweet Nectar 11/3, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday evening zazen and tea
Morning zazen at Clouds: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays
Noon zazen at Clouds: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Connect with a practice buddy
Youth/Family Practice
Temple Cleaning (10/7) (11/4)
Sesshins (10/12-13) (11/9-10)
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Daily Practice Checklist
9/23 - 9/29 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha
9/30 -10/6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha
10/7 - 10/13 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha
10/14 10/20 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Morning Gatha
Zazen
Mindfulness
Reflection
Night Gatha