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- 1Young Adult Residential Retreat – Waitlist OnlyAll Day
Young Adult Residential Retreat (Waitlist Only) Walking the Boundless Way May 1–3, 2026 We are delighted to announce a special retreat opportunity for young adults at Boundless Way Zen Temple. In partnership with the Dharma Gates organization, we will be hosting a residential retreat for practitioners ages 18-35 at the , ... - 2Young Adult Residential Retreat – Waitlist OnlyAll DayYoung Adult Residential Retreat (Waitlist Only) Walking the Boundless Way May 1–3, 2026 We are delighted to announce a special retreat opportunity for young adults at Boundless Way Zen Temple. In partnership with the Dharma Gates organization, we will be hosting a residential retreat for practitioners ages 18-35 at the , ...
- 3Young Adult Residential Retreat – Waitlist OnlyAll DayYoung Adult Residential Retreat (Waitlist Only) Walking the Boundless Way May 1–3, 2026 We are delighted to announce a special retreat opportunity for young adults at Boundless Way Zen Temple. In partnership with the Dharma Gates organization, we will be hosting a residential retreat for practitioners ages 18-35 at the , ...
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- 7Contemplating the Precepts in Daily Life1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Contemplating the Precepts in Daily Life Thursdays, April 2 – May 21, 2026; 1 – 2 p.m. (EDT) on Zoom Facilitated by: Dharma Holder Rev. Paul Galvin, Dharma Holder Esther Sorgenfrei, and Senior Assistant Teacher Rev. Corwyn Miyagishima The 16 Bodhisattva Precepts of the Zen Way guide and remind us of how our formal prac , ... - 8Outdoor RetreatAll Day
An outdoor retreat will be held May 8–10, 2026. Additional details can be found on the Sesshin Information Page. , ... - 9Outdoor RetreatAll DayAn outdoor retreat will be held May 8–10, 2026. Additional details can be found on the Sesshin Information Page. , ...
- 10Outdoor RetreatAll DayAn outdoor retreat will be held May 8–10, 2026. Additional details can be found on the Sesshin Information Page. , ...
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- 15Distant Temple Bell SesshinAll Day
A Distant Temple Bell Sesshin (online) will be held May 15–17, 2026. Additional details can be found on the Sesshin Information Page. , ... - 16Distant Temple Bell SesshinAll DayA Distant Temple Bell Sesshin (online) will be held May 15–17, 2026. Additional details can be found on the Sesshin Information Page. , ...
- 17Distant Temple Bell SesshinAll DayA Distant Temple Bell Sesshin (online) will be held May 15–17, 2026. Additional details can be found on the Sesshin Information Page. , ...
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- 21Contemplating the Precepts in Daily Life1:00 pm - 2:00 pmContemplating the Precepts in Daily Life Thursdays, April 2 – May 21, 2026; 1 – 2 p.m. (EDT) on Zoom Facilitated by: Dharma Holder Rev. Paul Galvin, Dharma Holder Esther Sorgenfrei, and Senior Assistant Teacher Rev. Corwyn Miyagishima The 16 Bodhisattva Precepts of the Zen Way guide and remind us of how our formal prac , ...
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- 28Dharma Inquiry1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Song of the Jeweled-Mirror Samadhi Thursday, May 28 1 – 2 p.m. (EDT) on Zoom Facilitated by: Dharma Holder Michael Herzog and Dharma Holder Rev. Paul Galvin Please join us for a time to explore and discuss a reading from our Boundless Way Zen sutra book. Michael and Paul will facilitate reflection on and discussion of , ... - 29
- 30Buddhism 101: The Heart of Buddhist Teachings for Zen Students10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Buddhism 101: The Heart of Buddhist Teachings for Zen Students An Online Workshop and Practice Period with Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, and David Dae An Rynick, Rōshi You are warmly invited to join Melissa Rōshi and David Rōshi in an exploration of the roots of Zen practice as taught in early Zen Buddhist texts. Thes , ...Jukai (Precepts) Ceremony3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A jukai ceremony will be held Saturday, May 30, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT. You are invited to participate in person at the Worcester Temple (1030 Pleasant St.) or online using the Temple Zoom link. Members of our sangha will be taking the precepts (jukai in Japanese)––a way of publicly acknowledging their commitment to the , ...
- 31Outdoor Practice Day Hike10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Boundless Way Zen Temple – Outdoor Practice Day Hike Sunday, May 31, 2026; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Rain or shine) Please join us for our Boundless Way Zen Temple Outdoor Practice Day Hike. Alan Richardson Sensei and Dharma Holder Michael Herzog will lead the event, which will feature an easy-to-moderate hike (with some , ... - 1
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Regular Practice Schedule:
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| pm | 7-8 :30 | 7-8 | 7-8 |
All practice periods include sitting and walking meditation (zazen and kinhin) and brief chanting service.
Dharma talks are given on Sunday and Thursday evenings, as well as Tuesday mornings.
Dokusan (individual meeting with a teacher) is offered every Tuesday evening and Friday morning.
The Zoom meeting opens 15 minutes before each practice period starts, at 6:45. You may join the meeting at any time. If this is your first visit, please arrive a few minutes early so you can introduce yourself and we can answer any questions you may have.
Events List:
May 2026
May 30 2026
Buddhism 101: The Heart of Buddhist Teachings for Zen Students
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