Schedule - Calendar
If you are new to Shao Shan, please sign up for an Introduction program.
Weekly Schedule
The current weekly schedule is a mix of online and in-person programming. This can change on short notice due to covid precautions or other factors.
Summer Schedule in effect July 30-August 31.
If you do not receive the thrice-weekly emails, be sure to call/email to confirm before coming to in-person programs.
Tuesday morning 7am - online meditation followed by brief service
Wednesday morning 7am - online meditation followed by full service
Thursday morning 7am - online meditation followed by brief service
Friday morning 7am - online meditation followed by brief service
Tuesday evening 6:30pm - meditation followed by study group discussion (in-person w/ online option)
Wednesday morning 10am - meditation, liturgy, dharma discussion (in-person)
Friday evening 7pm - sitting and walking meditation (in-person)
Saturday morning 7:10am - meditation, liturgy, dharma talk (in-person)
Schedule may have changed. If you do not receive the thrice-weekly emails, be sure to call/email to confirm before coming to in-person programs.
2024 Monthly Schedule
January 2-6, Tues-Sat Bowing Week
January 6, Sat. Introduction to Shao Shan (In-person)
January 13, Sat. Family Program
January 20,21, Sat, Sun Essential Buddhist Teachings Seminar
January 28, Sun. Precept Ceremony
February 3, Sat. Annual Meeting
February 10, Sat. Family Program
February 18, Sun. Zazenkai (One Day Meditation Retreat)
March 1-17, Fri. -Sun. Winter Practice Period
March 2, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
March 9, Sat. Family Program
March 15-17, Fri. -Sun. Sesshin (Meditation Retreat)
March 29, Fri. Introduction to Shao Shan (In-person)
April 6, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
April 7; Sun. Zazenkai (One Day Meditation Retreat)
April 13, Sat. Family Program
May 4, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
May 5, Sun. Buddha’s Birthday Celebration
May 19, Sun. Taihaku Roshi - 3 Year Memorial
May 25, Sat. Introduction to Shao Shan (In-person)
June 1, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
June 8, Sat. Family Program
June 23, Sun. Zazenkai (One Day Meditation Retreat)
July 6, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
July 7, Sun. Jukai-Formal Student Ceremony
July 13, Sat. Family Program
July 21, Sun. Zazenkai
SUMMER SCHEDULE – JULY 30 – AUGUST 31 - below special events only /usual weekly schedule likely cancelled
August 3, Sat. Work Day
August 9-11, Fri-Sun. Summer Practice Days (“Zen Summer Camp”)
August 15-19, Thu-Mon. Maintenance Week
August 25, Sun. Nature Spirits Pilgrimage
August 31, Sat. Open House
September 7, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
September 15, Sun. Anniversary Celebration/Ceremony
September 29, Sun. Zazenkai
October 5, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
October 5, Sat. Annual Remembrance Ceremony
October 12, Sat. Family Program
October 18-20, Fri.- Sun. Sesshin (Retreat)
October 25, Fri. Introduction to Shao Shan (In-person)
November 2, Sat. First Saturday Work Practice
November 9, Sat. Family Program
November 10, Sun. Zazenkai
December 4-9, Wed-Mon. Rohatsu Sesshin
December 14, Sat. Family Program
December 20, Fri. Winter Solstice Ceremony
December 21-30, Sat.-Mon. No Programs at Shao Shan Temple
December 31, Tues. New Year’s Eve Ceremony