Monthly Events

March		Nonin during Lay Initiation Ceremony
2	World Peace Ceremony / Group Discussion
5	Precept Ceremony (What is Ryaku Fusatsu?)
22	One-day Sesshin
29	Zen Meditation Workshop

April
1	World Peace Ceremony / Group Discussion
6	Buddha's Birthday
9	Precept Ceremony (What is Ryaku Fusatsu?)
19-20	Two-Day Sesshin

May
2	Precept Ceremony (What is Ryaku Fusatsu?)
4	World Peace Ceremony / Group Discussion
7	Precept Ceremony (What is Ryaku Fusatsu?)
11	Remembrance Ceremony
22-26	NZC Closed

One-day Sesshin

There will be a One-day Sesshin at NZC on March 22nd led by Rev. Nonin Chowaney. Fees are $30 per day for members and $40 for non-members. Lower rates are available for those with limited income. Call (402) 551-9035 or e-mail heartland@prairiewindzen.org to register.

Zen Meditation Workshop

A three-hour workshop in Zen Meditation for the beginner, including instruction in sitting and walking meditation that harmonizes body, mind and breath.

Taught by Rev. Nonin Chowaney, abbot of Nebraska Zen Center / Heartland Temple at Nebraska Zen Center on Saturday, March 29th, from 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. The cost is $20 For further information or to register, either e-mail NZC at heartland@prairiewindzen.org or call 402-551-9035.

Buddha's Birthday

We'll celebrate Buddha's Birthday with a special service on Sunday, April 6th at 10:00am. After service there will be a dharma talk followed by a pot-luck lunch with birthday cake and ice cream. Everyone is invited to attend.

Two-day Sesshin

There will be a Two-day Sesshin at NZC on April 19th-20th led by Rev. Nonin Chowaney. Fees are $30 per day for members and $40 for non-members. Lower rates are available for those with limited income. Call (402) 551-9035 or e-mail heartland@prairiewindzen.org to register.

Remembrance Ceremony

A special service dedicated to deceased sangha members, relatives, teachers and friends will be held on Sunday, May 11th, before dharma talk. Either bring photographs of those you would like to remember or write their names on small cards to place on the Buddha hall altar (we'll have cards at the temple).

NZC Closed

Heartland Temple will be closed over Memorial Day Weekend. There’ll be no sitting on Thursday, May 22nd. The temple will re-open with morning sitting on Tuesday, May 27th.