Dragon Bell Temple, Cross Farm
9.00am – 4.00pm
Because of the date, inevitably this will become our New Year sit. Somehow our human calendar seems to have some deeper silent resonances without trying. It seems a good opportunity to let what’s there show itself at the meeting point of one year ending and another about to begin even though it’s ‘just’ another day too. At the very least, it may give you a change from the more usual festive things. You are welcome to come for as much or as little of the day as you wish. If you book and you are not going to be here for lunch, please let me know by email or phone etc.
The day’s focus will be on seated meditation ( zazen ). Apart from the teas, we will maintain a relaxed quiet.
Lunch will be a simple meal provided by the temple; rice, curried lentils and salad.
Please let Willard know if you have any likely dietary issues.
All sittings will be for 35min. The schedule will be:
9.15am – zazen – walking meditation – zazen
10.35 – tea
11.25 – zazen
12.30pm – lunch (short verses at begining and end ) – followed by washing – up and a rest break
2.00 – zazen – walking meditation – zazen
3.20 – tea
4.00 – day ends