Looking ahead to April

Here's a quick summary of what's coming up next month so you can mark your calendar:
April 1 - 4:  We'll hold the next at-home retreat.  Evening zazen will go on as usual on Thursday and Friday but Friday morning zazen time will change according to the retreat schedule and there will be no liturgy that morning.  Sunday morning practice will happen as always.
April 11: We'll do a short chanting service for Buddha's birthday, as this is the closest Sunday to April 8.  We can't take turns pouring sweet tea over the baby Buddha as we would in person, but you may wish to do something special with your home altar to mark the occasion.
April 18:  We'll hold our zazen period outside in person (and virtually) and then spend the day working together under the direction of Hosshin and Iris on groundskeeping and other tasks.  If you're coming, let us know so we can plan for an outdoor lunch.