Creston Zendo

We offer early morning practice three days a week, and one day when Zen Centre runs a full practice schedule and a weekly evening class. On that day, people are invited to drop in to join a sitting & have a meal, use the library, or help with a work project.

» Click here to view and download the printable March 2010 pdf Schedule

Retreats

Introductory Retreats
Second Sunday of Every Month 1:00 pm – 3:30 (Call First: 250-428-3390)
Introduction to Zen meditation and to how to get involved in a regular meditation practice.

Weekend Retreats
Retreats start at 7:00 pm on a Friday and end at noon on Sunday.
They include meditation, study, mindfulness practice and chanting. Teacher tuition is by donation (dana.) Food costs are: $40 for the weekend. Food is light vegetarian fare.
Jan 15, 16, 17 Introduction to Precept Practice
Feb 26, 27, 28 Taking Precept Practice Deeper
April 9, 10, 11 The Ceremonies of Jukai

Weeklong Retreat
Weeklong retreats are similar to weekend retreats, only longer.
April 25 – April 30 Jukai: Giving and Receiving the Precepts.

Special events

December 21. Festival of Buddha’s Enlightenment/Winter Solstice
5:00 pm Potluck
(Call first: 250-428-3390)
December 31 Ringing in the New Year
11:00 pm meditation, 12:00 Traditional Bell Ringing, Non-alcoholic toast to 2010.