Events
Meeting Bodhidharma (online)
Bodhidharma spent three years at sea before arriving in Southern China around 475. Upon his arrival, the emperor, intrigued by this bearded, red-headed “barbarian” from the West, asked, “Who are you?” Bodhidharma’s answer, “I don’t know,” was a spiritual offering that has resonated for centuries. This timeless exchange earned him the moniker of the First […]
Dharma Reflection Joshin Byrnes and Kendo Murray (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Every Sunday Morning at 8:45 in the morning. Next reflection: September 8 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. […]
Summer Clean Up at Gather (in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesSince the opening of Gather, we have observed friendships developing, trust and intimacy growing, the diversity of our guests expanding, our presence in the community becoming more widely known, our partnerships with other organizations multiplying, use of our space increasing, and time in our space being more closely identified with our core values of hospitality, […]
Dharma Reflection Joshin, Kendo and Eisho (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesSunday Morning November 3 at 8:45am Where: At Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury VT and online via Zoom. Please join Joshin, Kendo, and Eisho in October for a series of dharma talks about our practice life together. Details: This is a time to hear and discuss the benefits of Zen in our everyday lives. Zen […]
Mindful Wednesdays (in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Every Wednesday, next meeting Wednesday November 20, 5:30-6:30 pm Where: At Gather, 48 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury VT Details: Lightly guided mindfulness meditation that soothes the heart and focuses the mind on positive qualities of living. Gather in stillness and reflection, silence and words, opening the heart to the unknown. There will be a guided […]
Dharma Reflection Sensei Peggy Kendo Murray (online and in person)
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 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 […]
Rohatsu 2024 (online)
Program As we prepare to move into our new home in 2025, this year's Rohatsu will be a little different and abbreviated. In addition, Joshin will be leading a Service Rohatsu at Gather, offering brief daily talks both in person and online. We invite you to participate in those talks each day and the meditation […]
Dharma Reflection Joshin (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Every Sunday Morning at 8:45 in the morning. Next reflection: December 1 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. […]
Gather Rohatsu (in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesDates: December 1-8, 2024 Led by: Joshin Byrnes Logistics: This is an in-person retreat. Participants will sleep, eat, meditate, and serve at Gather, our "community living room" in downtown Middlebury. The schedule will begin with sitting at 7 am, and end with an evening dedication of merit at 8:30 pm. There will be periods of […]
Gate of Sweet Nectar (online)
On 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 […]
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 December 9, from noon to 1pm Eastern Time. The practice group will […]
Precepts Reflection and Renewal Ceremony (online)
Every month on the full moon, we recommit ourselves to the peacemaker precepts in a beautiful ceremony of chanting and bows (fusatsu) held during evening meditation. During this reflection Kanchi Mary Richardson will reflect on one of the precepts Register here for the Zoom link to join us online (the link is the same for all public […]
