Regular Practice
When we practice meditation with others, our mind habits and opinions become clear and we can begin to let them go. Then, our inherent compassion and wisdom can support us in developing helpful relationships with everyone we meet.
Weekly Monday

Kido (energy way) Practice 6:45 - 8:30 pm

Weekly Wednesday

 

New Student Orientation 6:00 pm

Formal Practice 6:45 - 8:30 pm

Monthly

Fourth Saturday

 of the Month

Extended Formal Practice 9:00 am - Noon 

 

Retreats
Practicing together is the foundation of our zen tradition. Moment to moment when we return to don't know we attain the foundation of our lives. Retreats are a special time to strengthen our practice

May Retreat

Zen Master Soeng Hyang

May 31 , 2008 - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Northern Light Zen Center - Brunswick, Maine
With Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Barbara Rhodes)

June 1 , 2008 - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Penobscot Area Zen Center - Orono, Maine
With Zen MasterSoeng Hyang (Barbara Rhodes)

Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Barbara Rhodes) is the School Zen Master and Guiding Dharma Teacher of the Kwan Um School Zen. She received dharma transmission from Zen Master Seung Sahn on October 10, 1992. She was one of Zen Master Seung Sahn's first American students and studied with him since 1972. She was given inka in 1977. Retreat will be sitting and walking meditation, talk, kong-an interviews and formal meal. Please contact the Northern Light Zen Center online for more information.

 

July Retreat - Two Days

Zen Master Soeng Hyang

July 12-13, 2008
Notre Dame Spiritual Center - Alfred, Maine
With Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Barbara Rhodes)

Retreat will be sitting and walking meditation, talk, kong-an interviews and formal meal. Please contact the Northern Light Zen Center online for more information.

 
Registration required for retreat. For details call (207) 729-6013 or email nlzc@gwi.net