Events
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Gate of Sweet Nectar (in person and online)
Otter Creek Yoga 99 Maple St, Middlebury 05753, United StatesOn each New Moon of the month we chant the Gate of Sweet Nectar liturgy, calling out to all those who are feeling lost and left behind. We commit to bring our whole selves to all who are suffering in our world, including to those parts of ourselves that we think of as insufficient and […]
Dharma Reflection Kendo and Eisho (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Every Sunday Morning at 8:45 in the morning. Where: At Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury VT and online via Zoom. Details: This is a time to hear and discuss the benefits of Zen in our everyday lives. Zen teachers, Zen students, and guests offer their reflections for about 30 minutes. Community conversation about the […]
Householder Koans (online)
Join us for our monthly practice group on the Householder Koans (every second Monday of the month). Go-Go (Renée) and So’on will facilitate this monthly group on The Book of Householder Koans from Roshi Eve Myonen Marko & Roshi Wendy Egyoku Nakao. Next meeting: Monday January 13, from noon to 1pm Eastern Time. The practice group will […]
The Big Three: Money, Sex, and Intoxicants in Everyday Life (online)
Let’s be real - money, sex, and intoxicants are everywhere. Whether we like it or not, they’re part of life. At some point, most of us try to manage them, or we avoid them, give into them, or pretend we’ve got them under control—and usually, we’re not talking openly about it, especially not in polite […]
Community Zen: Bridging Divides and Strengthening Communities – March (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesJoin us for a half-day introduction to Community Zen, a practice of bringing people together to bridge divides, foster connection, and strengthen our communities. This retreat is designed for people who are actively engaged in their communities—whether through volunteering, donating, nonprofit work, local business, activism, or community leadership—and are looking for ways to deepen their […]
Community Zen: Bridging Divides and Strengthening Communities – May (online)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesJoin us for a half-day introduction to Community Zen, a practice of bringing people together to bridge divides, foster connection, and strengthen our communities. This retreat is designed for people who are actively engaged in their communities—whether through volunteering, donating, nonprofit work, local business, activism, or community leadership—and are looking for ways to deepen their […]