Events
Precepts Class – Spring 2018
The Ethical Precepts are the foundation of Zen life. The precepts are practices that remind us to always come back to our intentions to reduce harm, relieve suffering, and to live lives that encourage others and allow them to flourish. This program is free and open to anyone who would like to participate, whether you […]
Zazenkai – June 2018
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesOn Saturday June 2 we have a day of silence practice (zazenkai). A zazenkai gives you the opportunity to go deeper in your practice. The zazenkai will be led by Joshin and Petra. Schedule: 7:00 - 7:40am Zazen 7:40 - 8:00am Service 8:00 - 8:45am Breakfast 8:45 - 9:30am Rest 9.30 - 10:30am Samu (work […]
Dogen, the Precepts, and the Wild Fox
Saturday June 23, 9:00am - 12:30pm Dogen, the Precepts, and the Wild Fox A Dharma Discussion with Kyodo Sinclair Are we fundamentally good or fundamentally flawed? Kyodo, a Zen novice priest, buddhist chaplain, long term student of Dogen, and good friend of Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community, will explore this question as part of our […]
Chef’s Table – July 2018
"The Supreme Meal is the whole of life." Preparing food, eating together, and washing our dishes are how we nourish one another. At Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community, the kitchen table, along with the zendo, is at the heart of practice. We are welcoming a young local person, Dakota Hallock, as our head chef for […]
Canceled Transmission of the Lamp: The Light of Lineage and Practice (cancelled)
Lineage is a central theme in Zen Buddhist practice. Why is this so? We will explore this question as well as ask, What is lineage? Why does it matter? Who defines it? And how? Touching into this deep tradition as a way of exploring our own journey of awakening, we will create lineage charts of […]
Zazenkai – September 2018
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesOn Saturday September 8 we have a day of silence practice (zazenkai). A zazenkai gives you the opportunity to go deeper in your practice. The zazenkai will be led by Joshin and Petra. Schedule: 7:00 - 7:40am Zazen 7:40 - 8:00am Service 8:00 - 8:45am Breakfast 8:45 - 9:30am Rest 9.30 - 10:30am Samu (work […]
Canceled Practicing with the Zen Ox Herding Pictures (cancelled)
Ten Ox Herding Pictures Since 12th-century Chinese master Guo-an Shi-yuan created them, the famed Ten Ox-Herding Pictures have mapped the path for Zen practitioners. They have inspired countless commentaries and new renderings by ancient and contemporary lay people, Zen masters, and artists. The ox is enlightenment and the herder is you, the meditator. During this […]
Dharma talk: Joshin Byrnes and Petra Zenryū Hubbeling
On Thursday October 4, Joshin and his friend, novice priest Petra Zenryū Hubbeling will give the dharma talk. The dharma talk starts at 6:00pm. We start with 15 minutes of meditation. After the dharma talk you're welcome to stay for a potluck dinner and live music! Joshin Byrnes is the guiding teacher of Bread Loaf […]
Canceled Zazenkai – October 2018 (cancelled)
On Saturday October 13 we have a day of silence practice (zazenkai). A zazenkai gives you the opportunity to go deeper in your practice. The zazenkai will be led by Joshin and Petra. Schedule: 7:00 - 7:40am Zazen 7:40 - 8:00am Service 8:00 - 8:45am Breakfast 8:45 - 9:30am Rest 9.30 - 10:30am Samu (work […]
Meditation Instruction – November 2018
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesAn introduction to those beginning a meditation practice as well as those wishing to learn more about zen and temple etiquette. Please wear comfortable clothings. Cushions, benches and chairs for meditation are provided. Stay for tea afterward! Please contact info@breadloafmountainzen.org if you plan to attend. Joshin will facilitate this meditation instruction.
