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Karma

Written by Libsyn Interface on May 22, 2018. Posted in Podcast

Josh Bartok (Jiun Roshi) talks about karma.

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Featured Events

  • LGBTQIA+ Zen Group

    LGBTQIA+ Zen GroupThe GBZC community invites you to participate in Zen meditation and dialogue for LGBTQIA+ people and allies. (More)

  • Writing as Spiritual Practice Group

    Writing as Spiritual Practice GroupCome share your or others’ writing and support one another’s creative endeavors through conversation about its relation to spiritual practice. (More)

  • Persons of Color Monthly Sitting Group

    Persons of Color Monthly Sitting GroupGBZC member Leilani Diaz invites persons of color (POCs) to join her in this new, monthly sitting group. (More)

  • Realizing Genjokoan Study Group

    Realizing Genjokoan Study GroupCome explore this introduction to Dogen’s teachings and how they can encourage and support us in our practice. (More)

  • All-day Sit (Zazenkai)

    All-day Sit (Zazenkai)All-day sits are offered most months. (More)

  • Dogen Study Group

    Dogen Study GroupEihei Dogen founded Soto Zen in Japan. Each month we gather to support each other in our exploration of Dogen’s insightful writings. (More)

  • Precepts Discussion Group

    Precepts Discussion GroupThe Precepts of Skillful Action are the heart of what it means to practice Zen off the cushion. Dive into this endlessly rich, ever-unfolding practice. (More)

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Events on Friday, Oct 18
Morning Practice
Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am

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Events on Saturday, Oct 19
Morning Program
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Events on Sunday, Oct 20
GBZC Facilities and Technology
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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Events on Monday, Oct 21
POC Zen Group
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Description: GBZC member Leilani Diaz invites persons of color (POCs) to join her in this new, monthly sitting group held on the third Monday, 7-8:30 pm. This is an opportunity to cultivate a diverse community rooted in inclusivity, justice, and compassion. No RSVP required. <a href="https://bostonzen.org/events/poc-group/">More</a&gt;

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Events on Tuesday, Oct 22
Orientation
Time: 6:25 pm - 7:00 pm

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Evening Program
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Events on Wednesday, Oct 23
Orientation
Time: 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm

Description: Newcomer Orientation Talk

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Evening Program - Dokusan
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Description: Liturgy, zazen, walking meditation, and private meetings with a teacher.

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Podcast Information

Welcome to our Greater Boston Zen Center podcast, coming to you from Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can listen to dharma talks (teisho) given by our abbot Josh Jiun Bartok, Roshi and our two co-heads of practice Steve Wallace, Sensei and Dharma Holder Laura Wallace. For more information about teachers, events, and practice periods, go to our website: www.bostonzen.org