This session will focus on Noble Silence: silence in body, speech, and mind. During this time together, we’ll alternate periods of sitting and walking meditation. In place of a chanting service, we will have a ten minute period of bowing. Meals will also be eaten in silence.
The retreat will begin at 7:45 am on Saturday, July 8th with a brief orientation. Saturday and Sunday, we will begin zazen at 8 am and the retreat will conclude with chanting the refuges at noon on Sunday, July 9th.
The retreat will be led by Colin Gipson, a Zen Priest in the Soto Zen tradition and the guiding teacher of San Antonio Zen Center. Colin will be available for practice discussion during the retreat: a sign-up sheet for practice discussion will be made available.
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