[updated 1/10/95; expires 8/27/95] To get the latest version of this file via Internet, send a message to "ftpmail@metta.ci.net" with the words GET SKEDZMC.TXT in the message body. Send corrections & updates to "listkeeper@metta.ci.net". ------------------------------------------------------------------- ZEN MOUNTAIN CENTER (of the Zen Center of Los Angeles) P.O. Box 43 Mountain Center, CA 92561 Telephone: (909) 659-5272 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 Schedule ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ January Dec 29-1 Year End Retreat 8-15 College Course - "8 Aspects" 15 Introduction to Zen Practice 29 Zazenkai February 2-5 Sesshin 10-12 Gay, Lesbian, & Bi's retreat 19 Zazenkai March 5 Introduction to Zen Practice 12 Zazenkai 17-19 Zen in the Workplace 24-26 A Woman's Journey (yoga) April 7-9 T'ai Chi & Zen Retreat 9 Zazenkai 14-16 Family Practice Retreat 20-23 Beginner's Mind Sesshin 30 Introduction to Zen Practice May 5-7 Gay, Lesbian, & Bi's retreat 19-21 Meditation in Motion (yoga) 21 Zazenkai +-----------------------------------------+ | 90-DAY SUMMER ANGO* (retreat) | | May 28 to August 27, 1995 | | Led by Zen Master Taizan Maezumi, Roshi | +-----------------------------------------+ May 28 Ango Entering Ceremonies 30 Summer Ango Begins June 2-4 Visual Awareness Retreat 9-11 Qi Gong & Zen Retreat 11 Intorduction to Zen Practice 18-25 Sesshin July 20-23 Shobogenzo Sankyu (Penetrative Study of Shobogenzo) 23-30 7-day Sesshin August 6 Introduction to Zen Practice 20-27 7-day Sesshin 27 Closing Ceremonies and Shuso Hossen (Dharma Combat with the Head Monk) * Ango, or Peaceful Dwelling, is a 90-day retreat involving zazen and the experience of practicing in the context of a community of dedicated Zen practitioners. The schedule allows you to deepen your natural wisdom and compassion through zazen (sitting practice), service (sutra chanting), and samu (mindulf work practice). Participation for any length of time from several days to the full 90 days is welcome and encouraged. [end]