Dae Do Sah Zen Group
Sligo Creek Zendo - in Silver Spring MD
Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm
Just off Sligo Creek Parkway, near Colesville Rd.

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If you have not practiced with our group before, then please read this important information.

Sangye Menla
New Tuesday Night Meditation Schedule

• 6:30 pm orientation for new people - by appointment

7:00 Meditation Practice
• Chanting

Evening Bell Chant
Yebul/Homage to the Three Jewels
Kanzeon Chanting
Heart Sutra (Korean and English)
Great Dharani
• Silent Meditation
Kinhin (walking) 5 min.
Zazen (sitting) 25 min.
Kinhin 5 min.
Zazen 25 min.
• Closing
Recitation of Four Great Vows
Sharing of Merit
Formal practice ends at 8:30 pm

Four Great Vows:
The many beings are numberless, I vow to save them
Greed, hatred and ignorance rise endlessly, I vow to abandon them
Dharma Gates are countless, I vow to wake to them
Buddha's Way is unsurpassable, I vow to embody it fully

Sharing of Merit:
May whatever excellent qualities
we have gained from this practice
be extended for the benefit of all beings.

Our group meditations are free (donations are always welcome - a $2 - $5 donation is suggested). Occassionally practice might be cancelled or rescheduled due to holidays or scheduling conflicts. If you have any doubts, please call ahead! Contact us for detailed maps and directions.

For more information please email us.