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August 22-24 Yong Maeng Jong Jin – This is a 2-day meditation retreat led by Rebecca Otte, JDPSN. The retreat begins Friday evening 6:30 – 7:30 pm with special chanting, reading of the Temple Rules and an encouragement talk and orientation. Saturday practice begins at 7:30 am and ends at 8:30 pm. Kong-an interviews are given during the day. There are rest periods. Meals are taken in a traditional monastic 4 bowl style. The retreat begins at 7:30 am and ends at noon on Sunday. You may sit all or part of the retreat. Late entry times are 9 am, 1 pm, and 6:00 pm. Fee for the retreat is $35/day. No one is turned away for an inability to pay. If you have any questions, please email prairyerthzentopeka@gmail.com.
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September 6 – Writing Workshop with Annette Billings, author, poet, and actress
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September 12 Monthly work retreat to clean our area of the church 9 – 10 am
September 21 – One Day Retreat 9 am – 4 pm- led by Rebecca Otte, JDPSN. Whether you’re new to Zen or have a lot of experience, this is the retreat for you. Kong-an interviews are given during the day. Please bring a sack lunch. A microwave is available. The fee is $25. You can pay online on our website when you register. If you have any questions, please email prairyerthzentopeka@gmail.com.
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October 10 Monthly work retreat to clean our area of the church 9 – 10 am
October 11 Sangha Meeting 9 am after Second Saturday Sitting
October 17-19 – Yong Maeng Jong Jin –This is a 2-day meditation retreat led by Rebecca Otte, JDPSN. The retreat begins Friday evening 6:30 – 7:30 pm with special chanting, reading of the Temple Rules and an encouragement talk and orientation. Saturday practice begins at 7:30am and ends at 8:30 pm. Kong-an interviews are given during the day. There are rest periods. Meals are taken in a traditional monastic 4 bowl style. The retreat begins at 7:30 am and ends at noon on Sunday. You may sit all or part of the retreat. Late entry times are 9 am, 1 pm, and 6 pm. Fee for the retreat is $35/day. No one is turned away for an inability to pay. If you have any questions, please email prairyerthzentopeka@gmail.com.
November 7 – Monthly work retreat to clean our area of the church 9 – 10am
November 15 – One Day Retreat – 9 am – 4 pm Whether you’re new to Zen or have a lot of experience, this is the retreat for you. Consulting interviews with Richard Brown, Senior Dharma Teacher to discuss questions about Zen practice. Please bring a sack lunch. A microwave is available. The fee is $25. You can pay online on our website when you register. If you have any questions, please email prairyerthzentopeka@gmail.com.
December 5 – Monthly work retreat to clean our area of the church 9 – 10 am
December 2 – 7 Annual 5-day come-and-go retreat – by Rebecca Otte, JDPSN, will lead her annual 5-day come-and-go retreat leading up to Buddha’s Enlightenment Day from 7 am to 5 pm. Anyone may join or leave at any time.
December 7 – Buddha’s Enlightenment Day Celebration at KZC in Lawrence at 10:30 am and at Prairyerth Zen Center at 3 pm.
January 10 – 9 am Annual Meeting and Election of Officers after second Saturday Practice
About Registration Retreat registration is very important so that we know how much food to buy. Our registration forms also include payment information, a place to mention food allergies, contact information in case of unexpected changes, emergency contact information, and lodging needs. So, if you plan on attending one of our retreats, please register. Thank-you.