Zen monastic life is based upon simplicity, stillness, and wholehearted effort. This is reflected in the daily schedule of zazen (meditation), chanting services, and work practice.

On Wednesday evenings, we often have a class rather than zazen. This class is usually led by one of the teachers and is on a wide variety of different Buddhist themes. On Sunday mornings, residents participate in a program of meditation and Dharma talk for the public from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

From 2:00 p.m. Sunday until 4:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, there are no scheduled activities, and residents are welcome to leave the monastery grounds or spend time at the monastery as they wish.

Regular Schedule

• 3:50 Wake-up Bell
• 4:20 Zazen
• 6:20 Service
• 6:45 Temple Cleaning
• 7:30 Breakfast
• 9:00 Work Period
• 12:00 Service
• 12:15 Informal Lunch
• 2:00 Work Period
• 5:20 Service
• 5:30 Informal Dinner
• 7:20 Zazen
• 9:20 Evening Chants
• 10:00 Lights Out - Closing rounds

Relaxed Schedule

• 4:50 Wake-up Bell
• 5:20 Zazen
• 6:20 Service
• 6:45 Temple Cleaning
• 7:30 Breakfast
• 9:00 Work Period
• 12:00 Service (optional)
• 12:15 Informal Lunch
• 2:00 Work Period
• 5:20 Service (optional)
• 5:30 Informal Dinner
• 8:00 Zazen
• 9:30 Evening Chants
• 10:00 Lights Out - Closing Rounds

Regular Schedule:
January 13 - April 26

May 26 - July 30

September 1 - December 13

Relaxed Schedule:
April 28 - May 24

July 31 - August 30

Sunday Schedule

• 5:50 Wake-up Bell
• 6:20 Zazen
• 7:20 Service
• 8:00 Breakfast
• 10:00 Sunday Program
• 12:15 Informal Lunch
• 2:00 Free Time