Tue, May 05
|ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
Spring Study Group - ON SITE or ONLINE (Week 8 Only)
Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on the book “Living By Vow” by Shohaku Okumura.
Time & Location
May 05, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
ON SITE (in Genjo Bldg) or ONLINE (on Zoom)
About This Event
The weekly class to attend either online or on site. Pick up the book “Living by Vow: A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts” by by Shōhaku Okumura. Please support SMZC by purchasing at Zen Dust (5-15% member discount for book purchase). Log in first to receive a 10-20% member discount for study group.
This immensely useful book explores Zen's rich tradition of chanted liturgy and the powerful ways that such chants support meditation, expressing and helping us truly uphold our heartfelt vows to live a life of freedom and compassion. Exploring eight of Zen's most essential and universal liturgical texts, Living by Vow is a handbook to walking the Zen path, and Shohaku Okumura guides us like an old friend, speaking clearly and directly of the personal meaning and implications of these chants, generously using his experiences to illustrate their practical significance. A scholar of Buddhist literature, he masterfully…
Tickets
Study Group - Week 8
Explore the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and build a foundation for daily practice through discussions on a book.
$15.00
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