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Come experience the Zen-inspired work of local artist Svargo F. Schuller
Before Enlightenment: Chop Wood.
After Enlightenment: We Need a Truck!
Jikoji has discovered an ancient truth: Wood is heavy. Thus, we have determined that we need a truck. We've been advised that using personal vehicles for Jikoji business is a liability issue. So while the Dharma flows freely, getting goods to campus, moving tools, materials, and supplies has become… complicated.
We seek a small, dependable truck—nothing fancy, just willing to make Costco, Trader Joe’s, manure, and gravel pickups. This truck would support all of our programming, our retreats, work practice, and the ongoing care of this beautiful temple.
If you—or someone you know—has a pickup in good working condition and might feel inspired to offer it to the benefit of all beings, we promise to treat it kindly, drive it mindfully, and regard it as a fellow practitioner.
Donations to Jikoji are tax-deductible, and we’d be very happy to coordinate logistics, paperwork, and pickup.
With bows and gratitude,
the Jikoji Community
Jikoji Zen Center is pleased to offer a new, gentle practice opportunity we’re calling 52 Weeks. This is an invitation to engage, week by week, as your time permits, with the mindfulness exercises in Jan Chozen Bays’ book.
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Upcoming EventS…
A YEAR IN REFLECTION
BOWING TO THE SEASONS AND SANGHA…
Our Sunday Program is a great way to familiarize yourself with Zen practice and Jikoji. Join us for a morning of instruction, meditation, dharma talks or special events, social tea, a sense of community (sangha), and access to beautiful open spaces.