- Nebraska Zen Center

Monthly Events

September		Nonin during Lay Initiation Ceremony
5	World Peace Ceremony/Group Discussion
18-19	Two-day Sesshin / Fall Practice Period Begins
22	Precepts Ceremony (What is Ryaku Fusatsu?)

October
3	World Peace Ceremony/Group Discussion
9	Dharma Study Class Begins
16	One-day Sitting
20	Precepts Ceremony (What is Ryaku Fusatsu?)

November
7	World Peace Ceremony/Group Discussion
13	Intro to Zen Mediation Workshop
17	Precepts Ceremony (What is Ryaku Fusatsu?)

December
1-7	Rohatsu Sesshin

Two-day Sesshin

There will be a Two-day Sesshin at NZC on September 18th-19th led by Rev. Nonin Chowaney. Fees are $40 per day for members and $50 for non-members. Lower rates are available for those with limited income. Call (402) 551-9035 or e-mail heartland@prairiewindzen.org to register.

Fall Practice Period

Fall Practice Period will begin with a Two-day Sesshin on September 18th and 19th.

Practice Period is designed to provide structure for those who wish to intensify their practice and their sangha connections for a specific period of time. Practice Period students commit to intensifying practice in three areas: (1) daily practice at home (sitting and devotional services), (2) regular involvement at the temple (e.g., on Sunday mornings and for work practice), and (3) special events (e.g., sesshins, study groups, and Ryaku Fusatsu). Practice Period students will also keep a daily practice journal and will meet with Nonin as a group two or three times during the period, which will end with Rohatsu Sesshin (Dec. 1-7).

Interested students should write up their Practice Period commitments and turn them in to Nonin. If this is your first Practice Period, speak with Nonin before turning in your commitments.

Dharma Study Class

Nonin will lead a Dharma Study Class at the temple this Fall. It will meet on four successive Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. till noon, on October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.

The text for study will be announced later. The fee for nonmembers is $15 per class. For further information, e-mail heartland@prairiewindzen.org or call 402-551-9035.

One-day Sitting

There will be a One-day Sitting at NZC on October 16th led by Rev. Nonin Chowaney. Fees are $40 for members and $50 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, November 13th, from 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. For further information or to register, either e-mail NZC at heartland@prairiewindzen.org or call 402-551-9035.

Rohatsu Sesshin

Rohatsu Sesshin, which commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment, will we held at the traditional time, from December 1st through 7th. You may sit part of this sesshin if you can't do it all. Please discuss with Nonin how you would like to participate.