Weekday Morning Meditation will not take place this week due to Rohatsu sesshin.
It will resume Monday 12/12.
Welcome
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center is dedicated to the central practice of awakening for the benefit of all. The activities of the Center cultivate awareness of the essential beauty and dignity of life coming from full engagement with life-as-it-is.
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center is named after Jikai Dainin Katagiri Roshi, the root teacher of Joen and Michael O’Neal. Jikai (Compassionate Ocean) refers to reality itself, which always holds us and bathes us with compassion. Even in times of great suffering, we are held in the great ocean of Buddha’s compassion.
The Center offers programs in Zen practice and study. We also offer the nationally-acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program quarterly.
Happenings
Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk
Sundays, 9:00–11:15 A.M.
(will not take place Dec. 4 due to Rohatsu)
Weekday Morning Meditation
Mondays–Fridays, 7:00–8:15 A.M.
(will not take place Dec. 2–9 due to Rohatsu)
Rohatsu: Buddha's Enlightenment Sesshin
Thursday, Dec. 1–Thursday, Dec. 8
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
Mondays, Jan. 9 & 16 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)
Winter Introduction to Mindfulness Course (MBSR)
Tuesdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 (6:30–9:00 P.M.)
Winter Buddhist Studies Course:
The Art of Transforming Suffering
Wednesdays, Jan. 18–Mar. 8 (7:00–9:00 P.M.)
Fall 2022 Newsletter Now Available Online
In this issue:
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Dharma teaching by Michael O'Neal
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Fall course descriptions and special event announcements
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Recognition of donors
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Community announcements and photos
We are open for in-person activities.
Many activities will continue to be offered by Zoom as well.
Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday and Weekday gatherings. Pre-registration is required for courses and sesshins.
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Full COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) is strongly recommended.
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Masks are required while inside the building.
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Please do not visit if you are feeling ill.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Courses
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
A Thorough Introduction to Mindfulness Practice
Winter 2023
This course will be offered via Zoom.
Tuesdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7, 2023
6:30–9:00 P.M.
This class includes a one-day
retreat on Saturday, Mar.4.
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course
Winter 2023
This course will be offered fully in-person at
652 17th Ave NE in Minneapolis.
Mondays, Jan 9 & 16
7:00–9:00 P.M.
Winter 2023
This course will be held in-person at the Center, with an option for remote participation via Zoom if requested.
Wednesdays, Jan. 18–Mar. 8, 2023
7:00–9:00 P.M.
Buddhist Studies
The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching
The Art of Transforming Suffering
Ongoing Programs
Meditation & Gatherings
Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk
In-Person and via Zoom
Sunday Mornings
9:00–11:15 A.M.
Weekday Morning Meditation
In-Person and via Zoom
Monday–Friday Mornings
7:00–8:15 A.M.
Sesshin (Retreats)
Fall 2022
Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:00 P.M.–Thursday, Dec. 8, noon. (Rohatsu)
Winter 2023
Friday, Jan. 27, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Jan. 29, noon.
Friday, Feb. 24, 7:00 P.M.–Sunday, Feb. 26, 11:15 A.M.
