Ringing in the New Year: Welcoming 2024 Year of the Dragon - ON SITE (in Zendo)

A wonderful chance to get together and renew our commitment to practice for the New Year. Join the community for traditional informal noodles in the Sangha House at 10:30pm. At exactly midnight following a short period of zazen to close the year, everyone will get a chance to ring SMZC's great bell 108 times to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Refreshments offered following the ceremony. View event schedule.

What to Bring: Flashlights, warm clothing and a small piece of paper inscribed with any Karmic hindrances you wish to burn away during the ceremony

Selfless Service from Volunteers: Come open up SMZC to welcome 2024 Year of the Dragon together on the new years eve on Dec 31 from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Tea and snacks will be provided afterwards. Please sign up on the registration form.

Overnight Accommodation: Participating sangha members are welcome to sleep overnight (bring your own beddings) by request (limited availability).