Moon Days of Silence

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For 2026: Mar 18, 28, Apr 11, 25, May 9, 23, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug 8, 22, Sept 26, Oct 10, 24, Nov 14, 28, Dec 12

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In the time of the Buddha people would go to the monastery fort nightly on the full moon and new moon days to meditate. We no longer live with a lunar calendar but in the spirit of the moon days the monastery is open for silent meditation the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9 am until 5 pm. On these days there are two opportunities to ask questions about your meditation, one at 9am and one at 4:30pm. Join us in person at 518 - 2 St (Map/Address at bottom of page) or on zoom. (Meeting ID: 280 281 621)

There is no need to register.....just drop in.

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You are welcome to come for the entire time or any part of the day. When you arrive, please just walk in and come upstairs. Don’t ring the bell, unless the door is locked! The monastery's midday meal is at 11:30am. Feel free to bring a packed lunch and eat when you wish. We maintain silence while eating.

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You can use these days of meditation to deepen your meditation practice. Sitting meditation is usually alternated with walking meditation. Not only does this give the body some exercise, the mindfulness developed while moving is more easily transferable to sustained mindfulness during regular daily activities. You can walk inside downstairs or outside. Millennium Park is a block away. Some people may wish to sit for 2 - 3 hours to develop deeper meditation.  

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