Dharma Heart Zen
August Sangha News
Pepperwood Preserve Sesshin, Half Day Sit and Bodhisattva Jukai Precept Ceremony
More information
No Bodhisattva Precepts Study in August
Announcements
Dharma Heart Zen Study and Practice Focus
Bodhisattva Wisdom
Resources:
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, by Shunryu Suzuki,1970.
The Way-Seeking Mind Saturday, talk given by Shunryu Suzuki, Saturday March 26, 1966.
Crooked Cucumber: The Life and Zen Teaching of Shunryu Suzuki, by David Chadwick, 1999
Zen Is Right Here: Teaching Stories and Anecdotes of Shunryu Suzuki, Author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, edited by David Chadwick, 2021
Practice News
Sunday, August 30, 2026
1:30 - 4:30
Sacramento Dharma Center
Jizo Ceremony for Loved Ones who have Died and Other Losses
UPDATE
Registration for the Pepperwood Preserve Residential Sesshin and Half-Day Sit is now full with a waitlist
September 4-6, Friday-Sunday
All are welcome for the Bodhisattva Jukai Precept Ceremony on September 6 at 2:30!
Jizo Peace Project
Hello Everyone,
We have received so many supportive responses for the exhibit at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and countless seeds of Jizo-love have been planted in the hearts of many. It seems an ideal time to stop and recognize what has been brought into our world through our heartfelt dedication to honor the children that have perished. It is quite awe inspiring to realize what comes when hearts and hands engage fully in a caring, compassionate way. I want to thank you deeply for your great efforts; I would not have initiated this project without the confidence to take refuge in my sangha and this beautiful community all around us.
As we begin another year of this Peace Project and what possibilities may come....we continue on right here with the following dates to gather. Please let me know if you are able to join in one of these dates by emailing me at: thecolourofqi@gmail.com
Monday, August 17 from 1:30-3:30 at my home
With much gratitude,
Cherie Goodwin Lippard
Visit the new Jizo website for updates on the Jizo Peace Project, Jizo Ceremonies
and more resources:
Doan Ryo Training and Practice
Hello!
The next Doan Ryo practice is scheduled for August 16 from 10:00 -12:00pm at the Yulupa Cohousing community room. The Doan Ryo is the group of sangha members who play the bells and drum and lead the chanting during services and ceremonies.
We welcome and encourage beginners as well as veteran participants to join us. During the session we review tips about using the bells and drums and chanting.
More informationWarmly,
Constance nazdrovya@sonic.net
Ongoing Chanting Offering with Debi Papazian
will take a break for the month of August
Bedhead Zazen Summer Break
Bedhead Zazen—Monday-Friday 6:15am online zazen—will be taking a summer break.
We look forward to sitting with you in the early morning again starting October 1.
Engaged Buddhism:
Practicing in the World
Resources and ways to engage and help
Responding with Clarity and Compassion
Dharma Heart Zen is curating a list of resources and engaged actions to help us respond with bodhisattva hearts and minds to the suffering and chaos that is unfolding in our government and in the world.
Visit the Engaged Buddhism page and join in as you can. It is updated regularly.
Visit the Solidarity With Our Migrant Neighbors page for resources related to the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition.
Interfaith Relief Effort for Displaced Families
An interfaith relief effort mobilized by the Buddhist humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Foundation in Gaza is providing hot meals to displaced families.
Faith Vigil for Solidarity (Ongoing)
August 26, 5:00-6:00 pm
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
Oranized by the Faith Leaders Work Group of the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition
for more information, contact office@srchristchurch.org
The Defeat of Mara
New album by Avatamsaka Collective
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY!
Created by Ben Gustin a longtime SFZC practitioner and son of Dharma Heart Zen sangha member, Morgan Hewitt.
Sidhartha practiced austerities and wandered the plains for six years. Emerging from a dark cave he saw the Bodhi Tree in the distance and made his way toward it. Upon arriving he aroused the will for enlightenment and vowed to sit beneath the tree, without moving, until he attained realization. Mara, the Evil One, heard his vow and became excited to vanquish Sidhartha.
Names for Well being and Safe Passage Chant list can be sent to Anne Richards