Dear Sangha,
In order to make our evening practice more inclusive and welcoming to a larger number of practitioners, we've come to the decision of reshaping our chanting circle. From next week Thursday onwards, our practice will be divided into two distinct parts.
First, we'll begin with 30 minutes of zazen, providing an opportunity for those who wish to sit in zazen itself. Immediately following this, we'll proceed with our regular chants (open to all who wish to participate). Join us for either or both - whether you'd like to sit in stillness, chant from the heart, or a little of both.
This slight modification will provide greater flexibility and option for those who have expressed interest in being part of our evening activities. With two distinct elements, we hope to bring in new practitioners and provide a more complete experience for everyone involved.
For those already in the chanting circle: Don't worry – nothing will be different, only the timing of our zazen. Rather than doing it during practice, we'll begin with it at the start.
Gassho!
SatLah
In order to make our evening practice more inclusive and welcoming to a larger number of practitioners, we've come to the decision of reshaping our chanting circle. From next week Thursday onwards, our practice will be divided into two distinct parts.
First, we'll begin with 30 minutes of zazen, providing an opportunity for those who wish to sit in zazen itself. Immediately following this, we'll proceed with our regular chants (open to all who wish to participate). Join us for either or both - whether you'd like to sit in stillness, chant from the heart, or a little of both.
This slight modification will provide greater flexibility and option for those who have expressed interest in being part of our evening activities. With two distinct elements, we hope to bring in new practitioners and provide a more complete experience for everyone involved.
For those already in the chanting circle: Don't worry – nothing will be different, only the timing of our zazen. Rather than doing it during practice, we'll begin with it at the start.
Gassho!
SatLah