SUMMER PRACTICE PERIOD
Saturday, August 29–Saturday, September 26
Join Us On Site & Online for Zazen Daily — Drop-in Welcome!
Join us for Summer Practice Period! Six zazen periods are open daily to the public. Come and join us in practice this month. Please help us sustain our programming by donating to the Summer Practice Period. Fill out the commitment form below and send your copy to office@smzc.org. Shuso will contact you to schedule a meeting in persoon or on zoom.
Shuso (Head Student) Alfred Chozetsu (長舌) Baehrenz Thordarson
Alfred Chozetsu (長舌) has practised with Zen in Iceland – Night Pasture since 2013. He received Jukai from Jakusho Kwong‑roshi in 2016 and was given the dharma name Chozetsu, meaning “Speaking Well.” In 2018, he took over the role of Kanin from Helga Kimyo-roshi, serving as general manager and board chair of Zen in Iceland – Night Pasture. He is currently preparing for Tokudo ordination as a lay priest with his teacher Ástvaldur Zenki‑osho, planned for autumn 2026. Alfred is the founder and CEO of a 35‑person software vendor and consultancy company. He lives in Reykjavík with his wife Hjordis of over 33 years, and together they are blessed with three children and two grandchildren.
Cover Sheet
Commitment Form
Weekly Schedule
Daily Chants
MORNING SERVICE (Tue, Thur & Sat) in English
MORNING SERVICE (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun) in Japanese
- Sandokai
- Gojushichi Butsu (Fifty-Seven Buddhas)
- Daihishin Dharani
EVENING SERVICE (Mon–Sat)
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Fukanzazengi (Universal Promotion of the Principles of Zazen)
