Buddha’s Birthday Weekend 2024

April 6 & 7

IN-PERSON* at Providence Zen Center

*Ceremonies broadcast on Zoom

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Join us for Buddha’s Birthday on Saturday and Sunday April 6 and 7, 2024!

Come to Providence Zen Center (or view live on Zoom) and celebrate the birth of the Buddha, and the continuation of Zen Master Seung Sahn’s teachings.

More details, including events and registration to follow.

*Buddha’s Birthday and Precepts Ceremonies will be broadcast on Zoom.

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Sangha Weekend Ceremony Schedule (all times Eastern Time):

Saturday April 6

10 am Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony
3:00 pm Precepts Ceremony (Precepts will be given IN-PERSON ONLY)

Our Covid policy for the weekend is:

We ask that you self-test the day of your expected arrival at the event. If you are positive, PLEASE STAY HOME.
If you had contact with a Covid positive case in the last week before arrival, are sick, or are experiencing Covid-like symptoms, PLEASE STAY HOME.
Masks are your decision.
Thank you for your cooperation!

ZOOM:

Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony
Time: April 6, 2024 10 AM Eastern Time

Precepts Ceremony
Time: April 6, 2024 3 pm Eastern Time

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Saturday April 6, 2024

5:00 am Wake-up bell

5:15 Bows, chanting, one sitting period

7:00 Breakfast with the Teachers (for Friday night guests)

10:00 Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony (Main Dharma Hall)
(Broadcast on Zoom)

12:00 pm Lunch

12:30 Trustees meeting in Conference Room

2:00 Five Preceptees meeting in Peace Pagoda
For those taking five precepts, and those who want to learn more.

1:45 Robe distribution for Full Dharma Teachers in Upstairs Dharma Room

2:00 Dharma Teacher-in-Training welcome in Upstairs Dharma Room
All Dharma teachers and DTiTs invited to attend.

3:00 Precepts Ceremony (Main Dharma Hall)
(IN-PERSON ONLY, w/ Broadcast on Zoom)

5:00 pm Dinner

7:00 Evening Practice

8:00 Conscious Dance led by DJ Mystical Michael (https://www.mixcloud.com/DJMysticalMichael/)

Conscious Dance is a practice that emphasizes the mind-body connection, self-expression, and mindfulness. Unlike traditional dance forms with specific choreography or techniques, conscious dance encourages individuals to explore movement freely and authentically, in a non-judgmental and non-verbal space. No skills or training are necessary, except being present, listening to your body and letting go of the ego.