Good morning dear friends
Last night following Sangha there was a most wonderful full moon! And next week (December 19) we will gather for a mostly silent evening of sitting, walking, deep relaxation and tea. After this gift, there will be solstice and slowly the light returns.
To honour this period of deep stillness – and the need many of us feel for less complicated lives at this time of year – we will not gather on December 26 or January 2.
We will, however, be present for our annual participation in the New Year’s Eve gathering with Mountain Rain Zen and BC Insight Meditation. We practice together to cultivate peace in our hearts, our families, our communities, and in our world. Beginning at 7:00, each hour will consist of 50 min. sitting meditation, ten min. walking meditation and 10 min. chanting. To close, at midnight, we will ring the temple bell 108 times to dispel our many delusions, followed by tea and refreshments at midnight. You may come and go as you wish – there is no need to stay for the whole evening! (Refreshment contributions welcome! Sweet, savoury, or beverage.)
May you be well, may all beings be well.
