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 28-August 31 (no weekly programs).
If you do not receive the twice-weekly emails, be sure to call/email to confirm before coming to in-person programs.
Tuesday morning 7am - meditation followed by brief service (online or in-person)
Wednesday morning 7am - meditation followed by brief service + well-being chanting (online or in-person)
Thursday morning 7am - meditation followed by brief service (online or in-person)
Friday morning 7am - meditation followed by brief service (online or in-person)
Tuesday evening 7:00pm - meditation followed by study group discussion (online only)
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 twice-weekly emails, be sure to call/email to confirm before coming to in-person programs.
2025 Monthly Schedule
January 2-8, Thu-Wed. Bowing Week
January 3, Fri. Temple Day
January 4, Sat. Introduction to Shao Shan
January 11, Sat. Family Program
January 18,19, Sat, Sun. Essential Buddhist Teachings Seminar
January 26, Sun. Precept Ceremony
February 1, Sat. Annual Meeting
February 7, Fri. Temple Day
February 8, Sat. Family Program
February 16, Sun. Zazenkai (One Day Meditation Retreat)
March 1-16, Sat, Sun. Winter Mini-Practice Period
March 7, Fri. Temple Day
March 8, Sat. Family Program
March 14-16, Fri-Sun. Sesshin (Meditation Retreat)
March 22, Sat. Introduction to Shao Shan
April 4, Fri. Temple Day
April 12, Sat. Family Program
April 20, Sun. Zazenkai (One Day Meditation Retreat)
May 2, Fri. Temple Day
May 4, Sun. Buddha’s Birthday Celebration
May 10, Sat. Introduction to Shao Shan
May 18, Sun. Zazenkai (One Day Meditation Retreat)
May 24, Sat. Taihaku Roshi Memorial
June 6, Fri. Temple Day
June 14, Sat. Family Program
June 15, Sun. Zazenkai (One Day Meditation Retreat)
June 21, Sat. Introduction to Shao Shan
July 6, Sun. Jukai-Formal Student Ceremony
July 11, Fri. Temple Day
July 12, Sat. Family Program
July 10-20, Thu-Sun. Summer Mini-Practice Period
July 17-20, Thu-Sun. Sesshin (Meditation Retreat)
SUMMER SCHEDULE – JULY 28 – AUGUST 31 - below special events only /usual weekly schedule is cancelled
August 1-3, Fri-Sun. Zen Summer Camp for all ages
August 14-17, Thu-Sun. Maintenance Week
August 24, Sun. Nature Spirits Pilgrimage
September 5, Fri. Temple Day
September 6, Sat. Introduction to Shao Shan
September 14, Sun. 25th Anniversary Celebration/Ceremony
October 3, Fri. Temple Day
October 5, Sun. Annual Remembrance Ceremony
October 11, Sat. Family Program
October 17-19, Fri-Sun. Sesshin (Retreat)
November 21, Fri. Temple Day
November 22, Sat. Family Program
December 3-8, Wed-Mon. Rohatsu Sesshin
December 13, Sat. Family Program
December 19, Fri. Temple Day
December 20, Sat. Winter Solstice Ceremony
December 21-30, Sun-Tues. Winter Break - No public programs
December 31, Wed. New Year’s Eve Ceremony