| Classes |
ENTERING THE FLOW: A DAY TO PRACTICE INTUITION AND THE FLOW OF WORDS Note: please enter quietly, as there will be a half-day sitting from 8:00 am to 12 noon in the zendo. Questions and sign-up: contact Lisa Nelbach, bzcofficemanager@gmail.com. |
LIVING BY VOW - SUMMER STUDY GROUP |
Finding Presence in Conversation On two upcoming Thursday evenings, April 5, and May 17, this class will meet in the community room from 7:30–9:00 pm. The focus of this inquiry into communication is whatever is present for any one of us when we meet. I hope we will continue to explore ways to find greater freedom in making ourselves known and in hearing each other. At the May 17 meeting, we'll take as our starting point whatever study theme Sojun has chosen for the Practice Period. All are welcome and invited. Facilitated by Peter Overton, 510-848-5239 or peterovrtn@gmail.com. |
A DAY TO EXPLORE INTUITION, CREATIVITY AND THE USE OF JOURNALING IN MEDITATION PRACTICE Angie Boissevain, a dharma heir of Kobun Chino Roshi and Vanja Palmers, brings us her wisdom and experience in helping people discover the fruitful combination of meditation and journaling. A number of BZC members have worked with her during the annual Buddhist women's retreat at Empty Nest Zendo, and here at BZC. She is a leader of Floating Zendo in San Jose, and teaches each year in New Mexico and Europe. She was one of the founders, with Kobun Roshi, of Jikoji, a Zen temple and retreat center in the Santa Cruz mountains. She has three sons, and is a published poet. We will meet in the Community Room, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with time to share a bag lunch at noon. Questions about the workshop: contact Lisa Nelbach, lisa.nelbach@gmail.com. |
CLASS FEE CHANGE At our last meeting the board voted to convert our current two-tier system of class fees to a single fee of $10.00 per class. In the previous system two rates were charged: a fee of $10.00 applied to classes taught by priests who have received dharma transmission, while $5.00 was charged for classes taught by all other teachers. The board has decided that this monetary distinction is not necessary, and that the increased amount will also help with our operating budget. Teachers and workshop leaders do have the option of presenting their classes on a donation basis if they prefer. In addition, our policy has always been to provide a discount to any student who has difficulty affording our classes. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. |