Virtual Practice

1/1/2023

Virtual practice links and schedules

Offered via Zoom; all times listed are Eastern time in the US. Check the time at Sanshin relative to the time in your hometown here.

When you click the links below for Sanshin activities. you may be asked for a password. It was provided in the original email you received from Sanshin with the link to this page.

Regular weekly practice

Weekday mornings
Please be in your seat and ready to go by 5:00, in time for the shuso's and doshi's bows.
Note schedule change and different link during precepts retreat June 29 - July 4. No practice July 5.
5:10 am Zazen
6:00 am Kinhin
6:10 am Zazen
7:00 am Robe chant
7:05 am Service
7:30 am Reading from Shobogenzo Zuimonki, announcements,
soji (cleanup)
7:45 am Bow out
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Weekday evening zazen (6:30 - 7:20 pm)
Please note that on Wednesdays and just before ryaku fusatsu, the period ends at 7 pm
Note schedule change and different link during precepts retreat June 29 - July 4. No practice July 5.
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Wednesday evening book discussion (7 - 8 pm)
Shobogenzo Shishobo and commentaries; materials are here.
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Sunday morning zazen and dharma talk: (9:10 am)
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July 3: Precepts retreat: No regular Sunday practice, though lectures are available via Zoom (see upper right on this page).
July 10: Hoko on Sanshin Style: Introducing Non-reliance
July 17: Hoko on Gate 84: Reliance; followed by World Peace ceremony
July 24: Hoko on Gate 85: Right belief

Missed a Sunday dharma talk? Many recordings are available on our YouTube channel.

Other virtual practice

Getting Started in Home Zen Practice
Third Tuesdays 7:30 - 9 pm. More information is here.

Ryaku Fusatsu: July 18, 7 pm. click here to join

Download and print chants and text for mornings and Sundays: