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Sangha Calendar
View our calendar at bottom of this page for updates on schedule for meditation meetings.
We meet every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 6:45p.m. in San Juan at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hidalgo County Bldg., 1401 S. Nebraska Avenue. We also meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:45p.m. in Mission at 1507 West Charles Street. On months with five weeks, we alternate.
We meet every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 6:45p.m. in San Juan at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hidalgo County Bldg., 1401 S. Nebraska Avenue. We also meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:45p.m. in Mission at 1507 West Charles Street. On months with five weeks, we alternate.
“Taking Refuge in Dharma” - Meditation and Dharma Talk
“Taking Refuge in Dharma”
Presenters:
Rev. Yazan Dave JohnsonZen Priest from Houston Zen Center
Peaceful Forest Tim SchorreHead of Practice, Houston Zen Center
Bio:
Rev. Yazan Dave Johnson, who will be the leader on Saturday, is a Soto Zen Priest who was ordained by HZC’s Resident Teacher and Head Priest Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin. Dave is married and has a family; he is a scientist and a faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Tim, known as Peaceful Forest Tim Schorre, is currently serving as the Tanto, or Head of Practice, at HZC. Married with a family; Works as an architect in partnership with his wife, also an architect.
SCHEDULE:
Friday - July 30th
6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.
--Welcome
--Get to meet the local sangha communities & members
--Review the schedule for Saturday
--Zazen and Kinhin
Saturday - July 31st
8:00-8:15 am Arrive
-8:20 am Zazen/Sitting
-8:50 am Kinhin/Walking
-9:00 am Zazen
-9:30 am Kinhin
-9:40 am Prepare for Dharma Talk
-9:45 am Dharma Talk
-10:30 am Break
-10:40 am Questions and Discussion
-11:10 am Social time: Tea and refreshments
Both sessions will take place in San Juan at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hidalgo County Bldg., 1401 S. Nebraska Avenue.
Please RSVP if you will be to attend both days or only Saturday so that we may be able to plan for refreshments & sitting space.
There will be NO fees to take part in the sessions. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. At the same time, we hope that individuals that can afford it will be able to give d?na (donation) to cover the travel expense. Food and lodging has been covered by a sangha member.
RSVP to rgvbuddhism@sbcglobal.net
Presenters:
Rev. Yazan Dave JohnsonZen Priest from Houston Zen Center
Peaceful Forest Tim SchorreHead of Practice, Houston Zen Center
Bio:
Rev. Yazan Dave Johnson, who will be the leader on Saturday, is a Soto Zen Priest who was ordained by HZC’s Resident Teacher and Head Priest Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin. Dave is married and has a family; he is a scientist and a faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Tim, known as Peaceful Forest Tim Schorre, is currently serving as the Tanto, or Head of Practice, at HZC. Married with a family; Works as an architect in partnership with his wife, also an architect.
SCHEDULE:
Friday - July 30th
6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.
--Welcome
--Get to meet the local sangha communities & members
--Review the schedule for Saturday
--Zazen and Kinhin
Saturday - July 31st
8:00-8:15 am Arrive
-8:20 am Zazen/Sitting
-8:50 am Kinhin/Walking
-9:00 am Zazen
-9:30 am Kinhin
-9:40 am Prepare for Dharma Talk
-9:45 am Dharma Talk
-10:30 am Break
-10:40 am Questions and Discussion
-11:10 am Social time: Tea and refreshments
Both sessions will take place in San Juan at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hidalgo County Bldg., 1401 S. Nebraska Avenue.
Please RSVP if you will be to attend both days or only Saturday so that we may be able to plan for refreshments & sitting space.
There will be NO fees to take part in the sessions. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. At the same time, we hope that individuals that can afford it will be able to give d?na (donation) to cover the travel expense. Food and lodging has been covered by a sangha member.
RSVP to rgvbuddhism@sbcglobal.net
The Three Jewels
I go to the Buddha for refuge.
I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
I go to the Sangha for refuge.
I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
I go to the Sangha for refuge.
Buddhism - 101
For a concise overview on the Four Noble Truths, The Eight Noble Path, The Five Precepts, and other Buddhist concepts, click here or here.
Our Meditation Practice
Our practice at our meditation meeting is respectful of our different meditational traditions in Buddhism. It is a practice open to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike and to use this space to reap the benefits from it. It is also a space to talk about our interests and experiences.
Right now our meetings follow this method:
1. Welcome and Introductions.
2. Sitting meditation done in two halves. Fifteen minutes each.
3. Walking meditation lasting approximately 10 minutes.
4. Social/Discussion
If you are new to meditation practice or relatively so, you do not have to strictly follow the program. You can come in and sit for as long as you are comfortable, then rise quietly and stretch. Based on their personal experiences, members of the group will try to answer questions you have about meditation. However, no one in the group is a designated instructor.
We hope you are able to join us.
Right now our meetings follow this method:
1. Welcome and Introductions.
2. Sitting meditation done in two halves. Fifteen minutes each.
3. Walking meditation lasting approximately 10 minutes.
4. Social/Discussion
If you are new to meditation practice or relatively so, you do not have to strictly follow the program. You can come in and sit for as long as you are comfortable, then rise quietly and stretch. Based on their personal experiences, members of the group will try to answer questions you have about meditation. However, no one in the group is a designated instructor.
We hope you are able to join us.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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