Meeting Format for 2026

All Sangha members should read notes below pertaining to 4th week format. Those who may be asked to lead chants or to serve as ino or doan for service, should be familiar with what is called for and be ready to step in if asked. 

1st Week (hybrid - click here for zoom link) 
Robe Verse
Repentence Verse
Zazen (30)
Kinhin (7)
Zazen (30 mins)
4 Vows

2nd Week
Repentence Verse 
Zazen (35)
Kinhin (7)
Shared Reading w/comments 
4 Vows

3rd Week
Zazen (30)
Kinhin (5)
Zazen (25)
Kinhin (5)
Zazen (25) 3 +2 Bows

4th Week
Service- Alternates between Full and Brief
    Full Service Weeks
Robe Verse
Zazen (25)
Full Service
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     Brief Service Weeks
Repentence Verse 
Robe Verse
Zazen (25)
Kinhin (7)
Zazen (25)
Brief Service

5th Week -- Feb (Nirvana), May, Aug (O-Bon), Oct
Default is to repeat 1st week or -- 
Zazen (30)
Formal teaching (Selected reading, Dharma talk, recorded talk)     
 

 (Rev. 02-16-26)