Regular Weekly Practice Schedule

All are welcome.

Starting January 8th, practices will be on Zoom and in-person at the Zendo at 1909 17th Ave SW.

See below for time of each Session:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6738851879

Meeting Id: 6738851879

Password: 202078

Questions? Email: info@calgarysotozen.org

If you are coming for the first time you will receive a brief introduction to zazen practice. Note also that the first Thursday of every month there will be an “Introduction to Zen and Zen Practice” at 7:00 pm.

All chants and dedications: https://www.sfzc.org/offerings/establishing-practice/services-sutras-texts-songs

Our Common Chants:

Morning Zazen & Service

Monday - Friday
7:00 A.M.

Last Saturday of each Month
8:00 A.M.- 12:30 P.M.

  • 10:10am Break

  • 10:30am Dharma Talk by Baizan Tim Sampson

  • 11:10am Kinhin

  • 11:20am Zazen

  • 11:50am Kinhin

  • 12:00pm Zazen

  • 12:30pm Close with the 3 refuges in Pali

  • 8:00am Orientation

  • 8:10am Zazen (sitting meditation)

  • 8:40am Kinhin (walking meditation)

  • 8:50am Zazen

  • 9:20am Kinhin

  • 9:30am Zazen

  • 10:00am Service (Fukanzazengi)

Weekday morning practice includes 35 minutes of Zazen meditation followed by a brief service. Mon - Fri offered by Zoom, Monday & Friday mornings are also in person at the Zendo.

Our half day sittings take place on the last Saturday of every month. Attend in person or by Zoom and stay for as long as you intend. If you plan to join us at the Zendo, please arrive at least 10 minutes early to get set up.

  • Pali Refuges: https://www.sfzc.org/files/daily_sutras_short_verses

  • Fukanzazengi: https://www.sfzc.org/files/daily_sutras_Fukanzazengi

Half Day Sitting - Cost $20 

Evening Zazen, Service, Dharma Talk, Tea & Discussion

Wednesdays
7:00 P.M - 8:30 P.M.

First Thursday of the Month: Introduction to Zen and Zen Practice
7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M

Wednesday evenings we sit Zazen for 35 minutes, followed by a service and dharma talk starting at 7 pm.

The first Thursday of every month is an introduction to Zen and Zen Practice. We encourage first time visitors to attend this session (although it isn’t necessary). All may also attend this session.
 

Dharma Study

Sundays
9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

On Sundays, Calgary Soto Zen offers 35 minutes of Zazen followed by a service and then study sessions where we read and discuss Zen texts. 

Once a month we practice our Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony.

  • https://www.sfzc.org/files/full_moon_ceremony 

All are welcome.