The NC Zen Center is pleased to announce that it will officially begin its search for a new teacher/abbess/abbott on December 1, 2016. The Search Committee, senior members, and Board members have put many hours into preparing for the process. We have conducted several meetings of the general membership in order to refine what the engaged community members look for and hope for in a teacher, explored the many avenues available for guidance, sought assistance from a variety or skilled and experience people, and outlined a process and schedule. The application process officially opens on December 1, 2016, and will continue through Feb 28, 2017. After that there are several stages of review scheduled which we hope will result in bringing a new teacher to the Center, ideally before the end of 2017. This is an exciting time for the Center, and one toward which many people have worked very hard for these past two years. We will be doing our best to keep the membership informed of the progress over the next few months. Please check back occasionally for updates!
Archives for November 2016
Announcing Winter Zazen-Kai, January 13 – 16, 2017
Dear Sangha,
The NCZC Winter Zazen-kai will be held from Friday, January 13, through Monday, January 16, 2017. Orientation begins at 6:30 pm Friday evening, January 13; formal opening starts at 8:00 pm. The retreat ends at noon on Monday, January 16.
The retreat will be conducted as a formal Zen retreat, in a manner similar to formal retreats and sesshins at other Zen centers. The retreat is open to beginners and long-term practitioners alike.
The schedule will consist of zazen, kinhin, formal meals, work practice, and Dharma discussion. Lodging is available. Please visit the Retreats Page of the website for more information.
Cost for the retreat is $55 per night up to January 6. After that date the cost is $60 per night. Part-time participation is available, however full-time is strongly encouraged.
If you are interested in attending or have questions about the retreat, please contact the Center at info@nczencenter.org