Winter Practice Period (Saturday Community) - ONLINE

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Dharma talk will be given by Zenki Astvauldur Traustasson, Leading Teacher of Natthagi Zen Center, Reykjavik, Iceland.  Zenki Astvaldur Traustasson has been a student of Jakusho Kwong-roshi for more than 20 years. In 2009, Zenki received Tokudo ordination from Kwong-roshi. In 2011, he was entrusted with the title of Hoshi as Dharma Holder. In April 2016, Zenki participated in 3-month intensive training at Toshoji International Training Center in Japan. In July 2017, He received lineage transmission from Jakusho Kwong-roshi at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center. He is also a jazz pianist and composer.