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Virtual Zazenkai June 21st 2020

Every Sunday from 8am to around 9:30am we hold community zazen, or Zazenkai. In these times we must practice virtually, via our technology. It is a straightforward service with chanting, zazen, a short talk an opportunity at the end for casual conversation. Please join us online when you are able.

Zoom Link: [Event has passed]

Download the Zoom Client for your computer or device. You can click on the Join Meeting Link above and it will walk you through installing the software. Do get yourself setup before the meeting. You can join the meeting early; you will simply wait until the host (Tahoma) starts the meeting. 

For more details on the Virtual Zazenkai please see this post: Virtual Zazenkai

Please note that we have setup a mailing list that will send out the Zoom link every week. This is recommended as for security reasons we may have to only mail out the link.

Click to Join the Tahoma Virtual Events Mailing List

We are only able hold these events thanks your generous support.

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Virtual Practice with Watermoon Dojo

NOTE: The Zoom link has been updated for Tuesday’s event.

The second Monday of most months the head monk from Tahoma Zen Monastery visits Watermoon Dojo in Seattle, for an evening and morning or practice. As we are currently Staying at Home we will observe these events virtually using Zoom. While we of course will miss our time at WMD, this does allow anyone to take part in this virtual visit. If interested in taking part, please read through our Virtual Practice Guidelines before joining the events.

Monday June 8th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm PDT
7:00pm: Chant Service (Heart Sutra, Song of Zazen, Dai Segaki)
7:15pm: Two periods of zazen
7:55pm: Han / Kinhin (or break)
8:00pm: Short talk and Q&A
8:25pm Concluding zazen and chanting of the Four Great Vows

Download a PDF with all the chants here: Chant booklet

Zoom Link: [event has passed]

Tuesday June 9th, 6:30am to 8:30am PDT
6:30am Choka (chant service)
7:00am Zazen
7:20am Han / Kinhin (or break)
7:30am: Dharma talk
8:00am Zazen
8:30am Conclude with a few minutes for chatting

Note
We will follow the Tahoma Choka, omitting the Enmei Jukko Kannon Gyo and after the Four Great Vows we will chant Dai Segaki for the dead and dying and conclude with Sampai.

Download sutra book here: Tahoma Sutra book
Dai Segaki can be found here: Chant booklet

Zoom Link: [event has passed]

Click to Join the Tahoma Virtual Events Mailing List

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Virtual Zazenkai June 7th, 2020

Every Sunday from 8am to around 9:30am we hold community zazen, or Zazenkai. In these times we must practice virtually, via our technology. It is a straightforward service with chanting, zazen, a short talk an opportunity at the end for casual conversation. Please join us online when you are able.

Zoom Meeting Link: [event has passed]

Download the Zoom Client for your computer or device. You can click on the Join Meeting Link above and it will walk you through installing the software. Do get yourself setup before the meeting. You can join the meeting early; you will simply wait until the host (Tahoma) starts the meeting. 

For more details on the Virtual Zazenkai please see this post: Virtual Zazenkai

Please note that we have setup a mailing list that will send out the Zoom link every week. This is recommended as for security reasons we may have to only mail out the link.

Click to Join the Tahoma Virtual Events Mailing List

We are only able hold these events thanks your generous support.

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Virtual Zazenkai, Sunday May 17th

Every Sunday from 8am to around 9:30am we hold community zazen, or Zazenkai. In these times we must practice virtually, via our technology. It is a straightforward service with chanting, zazen, a short talk an opportunity at the end for casual conversation. Please join us online when you are able.

Zoom Meeting Link: [Event has concluded]

Download the Zoom Client for your computer or device. You can click on the Join Meeting Link above and it will walk you through installing the software. Do get yourself setup before the meeting. You can join the meeting early; you will simply wait until the host (Tahoma) starts the meeting. 

For more details on the Virtual Zazenkai please see this post: Virtual Zazenkai

Please note that we have setup a mailing list that will send out the Zoom link every week. This is recommended as for security reasons we may have to only mail out the link.

Click to Join the Tahoma Virtual Events Mailing List

We are only able hold these events thanks your generous support.

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Office Computer Fundraiser

At this time of increasing online events we are really in need of a newer MacBook. Our office computer is nearing eight (8) years in age (ancient in computer years) and is ready to take it easy for a while before retiring. It is not up to the task of streaming our Virtual Events which we are currently managing by utilizing the residents personal machines. That of course is not sustainable and as we will be streaming events throughout the year our need demands a response.

As announced in the May Newsletter, we are currently in the midst of raising funds to purchase a replacement machine. We have made great progress as its only been a few days since the announcement. But we do still have a ways to go. Do help us reach our goal! The sooner we reach it, the sooner we will have better equipment for our broadcasts.

Donations can be made online via PayPal. All major credit cards are accepted and a PayPal account not required.

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Virtual Zazenkai, Sunday April 26th, 2020

Every Sunday from 8am to around 9:30am we hold virtual community zazen, or Zazenkai service. It is a simple service with chanting, zazen, a short talk and chance at the end for casual discussion. Please join us online when you are able.

Zoom Meeting Link: [Event has now passed]

Download the Zoom Client for your computer or device. You can click on the Join Meeting Link above and it will walk you through installing the software. Do get yourself setup before the meeting. You can join the meeting early; you will simply wait until the host (Tahoma) starts the meeting.

For more details on the Virtual Zazenkai please see this post: Virtual Zazenkai

Please note that we have setup a mailing list that will send out the Zoom link every week. This is recommended as for security reasons we may have to only mail out the link.

Click to Join the Tahoma Virtual Events Mailing List

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Virtual Zazenkai, Sunday April 19th, 2020

Every Sunday from 8am to around 9:30am we hold virtual community zazen, or Zazenkai service. It is a simple service with chanting, zazen, a short talk and chance at the end for casual discussion. Please join us online when you are able.

Zoom Meeting Link: [event has passed]

Download the Zoom Client for your computer or device. You can click on the Join Meeting Link above and it will walk you through installing the software. Do get yourself setup before the meeting. You can join the meeting early; you will simply wait until the host (Tahoma) starts the meeting.

For more details on the Virtual Zazenkai please see this post: Virtual Zazenkai

Please note that we have setup a mailing list that will send out the Zoom link every week. This is recommended as for security reasons we may have to only mail out the link.

Click to Join the Tahoma Virtual Events Mailing List

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Sitting Together Remotely

A number of One Drop Zen groups are offering Zazen, Chanting, and discussions online.  There is an opportunity sit quietly with others, to ask questions, receive instruction and spend time together. 

The offerings listed below are organized by day of the week and time of day; check the time-zone.

Everyone who wants to practice is welcome, if it’s your first time please contact the group via the links below. There is no charge for participation, and donations when possible are welcome.

Tuesday

Central Time
7.00pm to 8.30 pm. One Drop Mérida,
Pacific Time
5:30am, shortened choka, 6-7:00am, zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego
6:30-8:30am, WaterMoon Dojo, Seattle 7-8pm, zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego

Wednesday

Pacific Time
5:30am, shortened choka, 6-7:00am, zazen, 7-8pm zazen, San Diego Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego
7:00pm – 8:00pm with log in at 6:50pm. LA One Drop Zendo, Los Angeles

Thursday

Pacific Time
5:30am, shortened choka, 6-7:00am, zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego
6:30-7:45am, WaterMoon Dojo, Seattle
7-8pm zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego

Friday

Pacific Time
5:30am, shortened choka, 6-7:00am, zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego
7-8pm, zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego

Saturday

Pacific Time
5:30am, shortened choka, 6-7:00 am, zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego
7:00am – 9:00am with log in at 6:50am. LA One Drop Zendo, Los Angeles
7:30-8:30am, WaterMoon Dojo, Seattle
7-8pm zazen Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego

Sunday

Pacific Time
8:00am-9:30am: Virtual Zazenkai at Tahoma Zen Monastery
9:30am-11:30am, zazen, Hidden Valley Zen Center – Yuukoku-ji, San Diego

The following groups are currently offering online programs.

Hidden Valley Zen Center, Yuukoku-ji

Visit the website hvzc.org and the “Hidden Valley Zen Center” Facebook page for updates. Contact SoZui via email

LA One Drop Zendo

New students and people with questions log in 30 minutes before start of program. Contact Jikun via email

One Drop Mérida

Instruction is offered in Spanish and English. Contace Enen via email

WaterMoon Dojo:

Zazen followed by virtual tea & discussion. Contact Wajun via email

For online groups in Europe please check the One Drop Zen site – link

Please read our Virtual Practice Guidelines.

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Virtual Water Moon Dojo Visit

The second Monday of most months the head monk from Tahoma Zen Monastery visits Watermoon Dojo in Seattle, for an evening and morning service. As we are all in lockdown during this time we will observe these events virtually using Zoom. While we of course will miss our time at WMD, this does allow anyone to take part in this virtual visit. If interested in taking part, please read through our Virtual Practice Guidelines before joining the events.

Monday April 13th, from 7pm to 8:30pm
7:00pm: Chant Service (Heart Sutra, Song of Zazen, Dai Segaki)
7:15pm: Two periods of zazen
7:55pm: Han / Kinhin (or break)
8:00pm: Short talk and Q&A
8:25 Concluding zazen and chanting of the Four Great Vows

Download a PDF with all the chants here: Chant booklet

Tuesday April 14th, from 6:30am to 8:30am
6:30am Choka (chant service)
7:00am Zazen
7:20am Han / Kinhin (or break)
7:30am: Dharma talk
8:00am Zazen
8:30am Conclude with a few minutes for chatting

Note
We will follow the Tahoma Choka, except for the Enmei Jukko Kannon Gyo and after the Four Great Vows we will chant Dai Segaki for the dead and dying and conclude with Sampai.

Download sutra book here: Tahoma Sutra book
Dai Segaki can be found here: Chant booklet

Join Zoom Meeting: (event has passed)

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Virtual Zazenkai Sunday March 22nd

This event has concluded. There were some technical difficulties that we should have ironed out for next week. Do check back then for the updated link and information. If you’d like to be notified by email with the link for a virtual event please send email to tahoma@tahomazenmonastery.com

Sunday March 22nd at 8am PST we will broadcast our Zazenkai from the Tahoma Monastery Zendo. Do please join us if you are able to. In this time of fear, worry and uncertainty it is important to sit deeply and to commune with our fellow sangha members. Caution precludes us from doing so in person, so we will host this sangha gathering via the internet.

This is the first time that we are hosting this so be prepared for some hiccups. Do download the Zoom Client for your computer or device. You can click on the Join Meeting Link below and it will walk you through installing the software. Do get yourself setup before the meeting. You can join the meeting early; you will simply wait until the host (Tahoma) starts the meeting.

All microphones will be muted by default, please keep them muted during the meeting. Due to the limitations of the internet, different connections, computer speed, bandwidth etc we cannot keep everyone in sync for chanting if everyone is broadcasting. So chant along with the densu (chant leader) and then follow the prompts from the jikijitsu (time keeper) for the rest of the service.

We have put together a PDF of the chants we are going to do at zazenkai if you would like to chant along. Along with the usual Heart Sutra and Song of Zazen we will also do Dai Sagaki chanting for the dead and dying. As usual we will conclude the service with the Four Great Vows. Download the pdf here: Zazenkai Chant Book.

The service will proceed as follows:
8am Offering of incense
Han
Sutra Chanting: Heart Sutra, Song of Zazen, Dai Sagaki
Zazen ~20 minutes
5 minute break for Exercise, stretching, etc.
Reading/Talk
Zazen ~15 minutes
Chanting of the Four Great Vows

We will unmute the channel at the end of the service and we can chat for a few minutes before concluding. Remember to keep the channel muted throughout the service as you can be heard by everyone.

We will not be able to provide technical support during the service. Feel free to contact us afterwards if you’d like some help for the next weeks service.

This event has now ended and the connection info has been removed.