8:30 AM Enlightenment Day Service

Please join us for our Enlightenment Day services on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8.

As the story goes, the night before his enlightenment, the Buddha sat all night under the bodhi tree, until he saw the morning star and came to a great realization.

We sit all night, from 10 PM to 7AM the next morning. From 7:15 – 8:15 we have breakfast. There is a ceremony commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment at 8:30 on Sunday, Dec 8. You’re welcome to join us for any and all parts of this night/morning. Feel free to come and go as you need. Those who sit all night welcome and appreciate the energy of new people dropping in (IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM). Formal tea will be served during the night.

During the night, we typically sit for 25 minute intervals and then walk outside, weather permitting.

A schedule of events:

• 10PM, Dec7 – 7:00AM, Dec 8: All-night meditation
• 7:15 – 8:15AM: Breakfast
• 8:30AM: EnlightenmentDay Ceremony – All are invited

The ceremony will be followed by walking meditation and one zazen period. We will finish by 10am.

REGULAR 10AM SERVICES ARE CANCELLED ON ENLIGHTENMENT DAY