Awakening Bodhi Mind - One Day Zen Retreat

3111 Wissemann Drive,Sacramento CA 95826

02 October, 2021

Description

Zen master Dogen speaks of "raising an aspiration to escalade the very sky." What is the place for such audacity in our practice? Many of us begin Zen practice with the hope that it will relieve the pain and grief we feel much of the time. Later we learn that relieving suffering is just part of the work. The Buddhas point the way toward complete liberation, not only for ourselves but for all beings. The aspiration for such liberation is called Bodhicittapada. We will explore the aspiration for enlightenment in our one-day sitting, through multiple periods of zazen, a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion. Please note that this is an in-person retreat. All who attend must be vaccinated against Covid-19. In addition, masking and social distancing protocols will be practiced. Valley Streams Zen Sangha, is an open Zen community, dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite experienced Zen students and newcomers to join our weekly meetings and first Saturday of the month retreats.