ZAZEN and JUKAI Ceremony

Who’s Leading?

Danny Parker (Shōjō Reigen) is a transmitted Zen Priest in the Soto Zen Buddhist lineage of Shogaku Shunryu Suzuki. He started Zen practice in 1974 and is a long time student of Jusan Edward Espe Brown known for his books on cooking (Tassajara Bread Book and Tassajara Cooking). Ed’s dharma heir, Danny, has taught in many places in the U.S. and Europe with a wide ranging sangha near his home in Florida as well as in Austria and Northern Italy. He is editor of a vibrant book on Ed Brown’s dharma talks: The Most Important Point, Sounds True, 2019. In his day job, he works as a research scientist at the University of Central Florida. He is interested in how Zen practice and other facets of spiritual endeavor—including science, cooking and history-- can enrich everyday life.

Schedule

8:45 - Arrive

9:00 - Zazen

9:25 - Kinhin

9:30 - Zazen

9:50 – Kinhin

10:00 - Jukai ceremony

10:30 - Kinhin

10:40 - Zazen

10:50 - Talk and close

11:30 - Depart

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1:30 Zazen

2:00 Kinhin

2:10 Zazen

2:40 Kinhin

2:50 Dharma talk

3:20 Kinhin

3:30 Short Zazen

3:45 Chant & on your way

Is this also suitable for beginners in Zen meditation? 

Yes, it is also suitable for beginners in Zen meditation. 

What is the cost for the event?

The one-day retreat is by donation only. 

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