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September 5 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
One-Day Retreat led by Rebecca Otte, JDPSN.
  If you haven’t been to one of our retreats, this might be a good time to dip a toe in.  Be sure to bring a sack lunch.  A microwave and fridge are available. If you’d like a short orientation please contact us ahead of time and a teacher will meet you before the retreat begins. Please register on our website. Cost is $35 or $15 for Zoom. No one is ever turned away from our practice for an inability to pay. Scholarships are available. Please let us know if you need one.

Tuesday evenings October 13, 20, 27, November 3  6:00-7:30
Deep Dive –
Taught by Rebecca Otte, JDPSN, and Richard Brown, SDT in Topeka, KS, this class introduces the basic concepts of Zen Buddhism and the different forms of practice – bowing, chanting, and sitting meditation. Our focus each Tuesday night from 6:00 to 7:30 will be on helping students develop a regular practice that will help them bring wisdom and clarity into their lives. Presented only twice a year, the class will be a mixture of lecture, discussion, Q&A, and actual practice.Fee for the class is $35.
Please register online. Electronic payment is available from your confirmation e-mail. Scholarships are also available. No one is ever turned away due to lack of payment. To ask questions please email prairyerthzentopeka@gmail.com.  Register soon! There is a limit of only ten students.

Save The Dates
August – no retreats
October 16-18 – 2 day retreat
November 14 – 1 day retreat
November 21 – Sangha Meeting
December 1-5 – 5 day retreat
December 6 – Buddha’s Enlightenment Day Ceremony

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.

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