Dates:  every weekday in April

• Opens at 7:25 a.m.
• One period of 25-minutes of zazen 
•  In lieu of bells, zazen will begin with the Gatha of Atonement and end with the Four Great Vows

Please note: to protect the security of our meetings, we do not post Zoom links online. All the information you will need to access our online events will be sent to you through our mailing list. If you are already subscribed to the mailing list and receive email announcements about practice opportunities, all the information you will need to access our online events will be sent to you. If you are not currently subscribed to the mailing list and would like to receive links to our meetings, we invite you join our mailing list by clicking here.

Wednesday Evening Zazen: Every Wednesday in April and May

We hope to see you  in the virtual zendo on Wednesday Evenings from 7p-7:30p for some zazen and a little conversation. The Wednesday group now meets every week except for those weeks we have sesshin (late February, late June, and mid-December). This is a short, easy way to try out this practice. 

Schedule

6:55p – Virtual Zendo Opens.
*If you are new to the practice, this is an opportunity to receive some encouraging instructions.  

7:00p – Gatha of Atonement, Zazen, Four Bodhisattva Vows  

7:25p –-Check-in! Chat with other members of the sangha.

Please note: to protect the security of our meetings, we do not post Zoom links online. All the informaton you will need to access our online events will be sent to you through our mailing list. If you are already subscribed to the mailing list and receive email announcements about practice opportunities, all the information you will need to access our online events will be sent to you. If you are not currently subscribed to the mailing list and would like to receive links to our meetings, we invite you join our mailing list by clicking here.

Hybrid In-Person/Online Zazenkai Dates: Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 5pm

In-Person Location
Church of the Nativity & Holy Comforter (CNHC)
419 Cedarcroft Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, USA

Parking is available in the lot to the south of the church. We use the door to the office by that parking lot. If it’s locked, there’s usually a note with a phone number to text to have someone let you in. 

General Information about Zazenkai
Zazenkai consists of alternating periods of seated and walking meditation, a dharma talk, optional interviews with a teacher, rest breaks, and spiritual circle. Beginning instruction is offered to newcomers. You can view our standard zazenkai schedule here.

We provide meditation mats and cushions but feel free to bring your own if you’d prefer. We also provide coffee, tea, and light snacks. Please bring your lunch since we eat together in silence. There is a fridge and microwave available if needed. 

Suggested donation (dana) for this event is:
– $20 for in-person
– $10 for Zoom

Clare Sangha accepts donations via check, cash or PayPal

To register for zazenkai, send e-mail to [email protected], or register in person on-site the day of the event.

If you are not currently subscribed to the mailing list and would like to receive links to our meetings, we invite you join our mailing list by clicking here.

Join us for these multi-day silent retreats

• 2024 Summer sesshin: Thurs-Sun June 27- 30

• 2024 Rohatsu sesshin: Thurs- Sun Dec 12-15

• 2025 Spring sesshin- TBD

• They will be at the Pecometh retreat center in Centreville, MD

• For more information email us at [email protected]  or register at [email protected]

You will need to install Zoom on your computer or device before you will be able to attend our online activites. The download process will begin automatically when you click on a link to join our “online zendo.” When you click on the Zoom link, you will be prompted to download and install the Zoom app.

Please note: to protect the security of our meetings, we do not post Zoom links online. To receive links to our meetings, we ask that you join our mailing list by clicking here.

If you haven’t used Zoom before, there are many helpful videos available on the Zoom website that will help you learn the basics. You can access these videos by clicking here.

To help you along the way, we have borrowed some of the excellent instructions listed on the Village Zendo’s website regarding Zoom.

Here are step-by-step instructions for exploring a few common functions in Zoom, the home of the online zendo.

Audio:

By default, your audio will be muted when you join the online zendo. Please keep your microphone muted during zazen so that you do not distract others. Also keep your audio muted during chanting, because Zoom’s audio does not work well when many people are talking (or chanting) at the same time. You may follow along with the chant leader as they chant. The image of a microphone with a slash indicates mute.

To adjust the video:

The two most commonly used controls to adjust video in the online zendo are Start/Stop Video (bottom left) and Enter Full Screen Click (top right).

Other common controls:

Chat: connects listeners with the moderator, and shows the closing recitation.

Participants: allows attendees to see who else is in the online zendo.