Featured Activities
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(In addition to our regular weekly schedule. If this page is blank, only the regular schedule is likely planned for the remainder of the month.)
Language of the Heart: Cultivating Well-Being
Deepen understanding of self and others.
Mindfully choose language which enhances communication and intimacy.
Express oneself compassionately and authentically.
Image: Compassion Bodhisattva Kuan Yin, China, c.1025, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Wikipedia Commons.
Cultivating Well-Being
Heart opening practices for body, speech and mind with Patricia Wolff
Building resilience, savoring joy, and opening to what is. Becoming good medicine for ourselves and the planet. Periods of guided meditation, walking meditation, heart opening and communication practices.
Image by Ella Olsson on Unsplash
The Language of the Heart: Compassionate Communication
This online class is an invitation for curiosity, tenderness, self awareness, empathy and courage. Using NVC(nonviolent communication) and Buddhist practices, we can approach our difficult emotions and relationships in a way that transforms and heals.
Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 835 824 8873
Password: 767669
Image: Compassion Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara(S), Kuan Yin(C), Kannon(J). Northern Sung Dynasty, China, c.1025, wood, Honolulu Academy of Arts. Wikimedia Commons.
Introduction to Oryoki / Villa Angelica Sesshin
Led by Myoko Sara Hunsaker.
Rice in the bowl and water in the bucket, for the sake of others equally speak prajna. Dig in the ashes and pull out some fire; and wash the sand from the rice. The merit returns and enters this community. — Dōgen
Half-day sitting on ROHATSU, the day of Buddha's Awakening.
This Rohatsu Sitting marks the enlightenment of the Buddha. It is a powerful gathering of practitioners and friends who are dedicated to realizing the way. We explore the enlightenment of the Buddha, the story and its meaning in our lives, during this powerful day devoted to zazen. The retreat is in silence, with sitting and walking meditation.
Haiku Poetry Workshop
Haiku Poetry Workshop
with Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts
$60 is suggested donation. Scholarships available. For more information, please call (831) 920-8303.
Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts will lead the workshop from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, October 12 at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts. The workshop will begin with brief accounts of the history of haiku, its form, and of some of its practitioners (from Basho and Chiyo-ni to Richard Wright and Mitsu Suzuki). The focus will turn to writing haiku using various writing exercises that provide starting points for exploring the art of catching the moment. Open to readers and writers of all levels of experience with haiku. Suggested donation of $60. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to donate.
Poet-in-the-Schools for the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Ruchowitz-Roberts presents poetry writing workshops in high schools throughout Monterey County nd coordinates the annual Monterey County High School Poetry Awards. He has taught haiku writing workshops in CSUMB’s OLLI program.
Eye & Form Workshop
Eye and Form Workshop
Reflecting and Mirroring the Self
Sunday Oct 6, 9 a.m.-noon, Carmel Valley Zendo
A workshop in various media allowing us to shapeshift and give form to numerous aspects of our selves. If you wish, please bring a dish to share for lunch afterwards. A donation of $20 to $30 would be appreciated (materials included).st Event
Taming Anxiety
Taming Anxiety
A workshop with Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt
Saturday, February 16, 10:15 am – 4:00 pm
Lecture, Friday, February 15, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ben Connelly: Mindfulness and Intimacy
Tuesday Evening Talk
Mindfulness & Intimacy with Ben Connelly