Apr
12
10:00 AM10:00
Ikebana Workshop
Hunter Sensei will lead a workshop on Japanese flower arranging at Gethsemane Garden Center.
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May
9
1:30 PM13:30
Seminar: Intro to Weapons
The fundamentals of the wooden sword (bokken) will be studied.
May
25
7:00 AM07:00
Apr
9
7:30 PM19:30
Zazen w/ Tesshin Brand Roshi
Monthly visit by Brand Roshi of Daiyuzenji Zen Temple featuring zazen + Q&A.
Apr
4
1:00 PM13:00
Apr
4
11:30 AM11:30
Mar
12
7:30 PM19:30
Zazen w/ Tesshin Brand Roshi
Monthly visit by Brand Roshi of Daiyuzenji Zen Temple featuring zazen + Q&A.
Jan
3
to Jan 4
Dojo Closed Monday, January 3rd
Dojo Closed Monday, January 3rd. Normal schedule resumes Tuesday, January 4th.
Dec
16
to Jan 4
NYE Training & Schedule
December 31: AM class + overnight training. Click here for details.
The dojo will be closed Jan. 1-3rd; the normal schedule resumes Tuesday, January 4th.
Dec
16
to Dec 27
Holiday Schedule
The dojo will be closed Thursday, December 23rd-Saturday December 25th.
The normal schedule resumes on Monday, December 27th.
Nov
1
to Nov 27
Thanksgiving Schedule
Wednesday, 24 November: 6:30-7:45pm (one class only; no dinner)
Thursday & Friday, 25-26 November: Dojo closed
Saturday, 27 November: Normal schedule resumes
Oct
27
to Nov 1
Sep
3
to Sep 7
Dojo Closed for Labor Day
The dojo will be closed Saturday September 4th, and Monday September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
May
31
8:30 AM08:30
Dojo Closed for Memorial Day
There will be no classes on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day.
May
3
to May 9
Aug
31
to Nov 30
MODIFIED SCHEDULE
All members must register in advance for the classes they attend:
New students/visitors, please contact us before your first visit.
Jul
5
to Aug 1
Mar
16
to Apr 30
CLASSES POSTPONED
By order of the state of Illinois during the pandemic, classes at the dojo are suspended through Thursday, April 30th, 2020. This may be extended/reduced based on situational developments; any information will be posted here.
Feb
29
1:00 PM13:00
Feb 29: Potluck
Please join us on Saturday, February 29th for a potluck meal to conclude our winter intensive week!
Jan
26
9:00 AM09:00
January 26: Sunday Morning Zazenkai
Please join us for a morning dedicated to zazen practice, followed by a formal lunch.
Jan
3
10:01 AM10:01
Dec
28
to Jan 3
Holiday Schedule
December 31-January 2: Dojo closed (aside from NYE training)
January 3: Dojo reopens @ 6pm
(regular schedule in effect if not listed here)
Dec
18
to Dec 28
Holiday Schedule
December 24-26: Dojo closed
December 27: Dojo reopens @ 6pm
(regular schedule in effect if not listed here)
Nov
29
to Dec 15
Dec. 14-15: Zazenkai
Join us for zazenkai, an opportunity for more concentrated meditation practice. We will begin on Saturday evening and conclude on Sunday morning. Overnight stay at the dojo is permitted and a formal breakfast will take place on Sunday.
REGISTER
Nov
22
to Dec 7
Dec 7: Promotion Testing
On Saturday, December 7th, we will be conducting promotion testing at 11am.
Please make every effort to attend!
Nov
22
to Nov 29
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, November 28th: Dojo closed
Friday, November 29th: 1 class only, 6pm
Nov
5
to Nov 12
Nov. 12: Zazen w/ Miller Roshi
On November 12th, Miller Roshi from Daiyuzenji will join us for our regular Tuesday night zazen.
Oct
22
to Oct 26
Oct
3
to Oct 5
Sep
20
to Oct 6
October 6: Zazenkai
8:30am-Noon
On Sunday, October 6th we will have a morning practice centered around zazen. The morning will include chanting, seated and walking meditation, and a formal temple lunch.
In order to include all participants in the lunch, please RSVP by Friday, October 4th.
Sep
2
7:00 AM07:00
Labor Day: Dojo Closed
In observance of Labor Day, the dojo will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.
Aug
5
to Aug 10
Restorative Yoga starting August 10th
Starting on Saturday, August 10th, a restorative yoga class will be added to our schedule on Saturdays at 12:45pm.
Jul
31
to Aug 6
August 6: Zazen w/ Miller Roshi 8pm
So’zan Miller Roshi of Daiyuzenji temple will join our zazen on Tuesday, August 6th at 8pm.