Join us for our sangha weekend, held Saturday April 6 & Sunday April 7 at Providence Zen Center.
Ceremonies will be broadcast on Zoom. Precepts ceremony will be in-person only (with broadcast on Zoom).

Accommodations are available at PZC on Friday and/or Saturday night. *Overnight stays are $50 per person per night.* If you are sitting Winter Kyol Che until its conclusion on Friday April 5, your Friday overnight stay at PZC is complimentary. If you are sitting the retreat and staying for the ceremonies, please do register for the weekend event for our room and meal planning!

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!

*Note on day rates: We are keeping prices as low as possible for these special sangha events. As we all know, costs have risen considerably since we met in years before, especially food. The donation amounts requested for the day rates are suggested donations.

If you are able to give that amount, thank you very much!

We most want to share your company, so please don’t be shy and do register for the days you will attend. You are able to enter any amount for your day rate. That information is confidential.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you here at Buddha’s Birthday Sangha Weekend 2024!

Saturday April 6, 2024

5:00 am         Wake-up bell

5:15                Bows, chanting, one sitting period

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

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

12:00 pm        Lunch

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)
(Broadcast on Zoom)

5:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Evening Practice

8:00 pm 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.

Sunday April 7, 2024

5:00 am         Wake-up bell

5:15               Bows, chanting, one sitting period

7:00               Breakfast (for Saturday night guests)

Mingle with Sangha

9:30-12 Volunteer Outside Work Day on PZC Grounds

12:00 pm        Lunch