Kwan Um Zen Centers
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Gainesville Zen Circle
1208 NW 4th Street New! Photos!
Gainesville, FL 32601
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The Abbot
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KC Walpole, Bodhisattva Teacher |
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Phone:
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352-336-1517 (Primary) |
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352-222-0006 (Secondary - Cell) |
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FAX:
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N/A |
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E-mail:
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abbot@gatelessgate.org
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| Comments: Please contact the Abbot with any questions regarding the Prison Program or residency.
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Head Dharma Teacher
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Janet M. Griswold, Dharma Teacher |
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Phone:
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352-336-1517 |
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FAX:
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N/A |
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E-mail:
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meditation@gatelessgate.org
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| Comments: The Gateless Gate is a center dedicated to the practice and instruction of meditation in the Zen Tradition. The Dharma room is open to all. Please contact the Head Dharma Teacher with any questions regarding meditation or retreats.
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Director
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Matthew J. Tenney |
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Phone:
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352-336-1517 |
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FAX:
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N/A |
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E-mail:
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director@gatelessgate.org
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| Comments: Please contact the Director regarding volunteer opportunities, donations, or any general questions about the Gateless Gate.
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Meeting Schedule as of September 3rd, 2007
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First Monday of each month
Business Meeting: 6:00 pm
Comment:
The business meeting is open to all who are interested in participating.
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Mornings (1)
5:00 am Wake up
5:15 am 108 Prostrations
6:00 am Chanting
6:30 am Sitting
Wednesday Morning (1)
5:00 am Wake up
5:15am 108 Prostrations
5:30 Residents' House Meeting
Monday through Saturday Evenings (1)
6:30 pm chanting
7:00 -7:25 pm sitting
7:25-7:35 pm walking
7:35-8:00 pm sitting
Sunday (1)
9:00 - 11:00AM Sitting and Walking Meditation
Note that after 3/9/08, the Sunday morning sit will only occur on the first Sunday of the month
as part of the Long Sit (see below).
Notes:
(1) Rest assured you will be welcomed.
(2) Mon. evening there is an Introduction on How to Sit in Meditation for any beginners, sitting, and a Dharma talk with a chance to ask questions.
(3) Tuesday evening (7PM) and Friday morning (6AM) optional Bodhisattva Teacher interview.
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1st weekend of each month meditation schedule - the "Long Sit"
Note that the Long Sit does not occur during months when we also conduct a YMJJ retreat. (See gatelessgate.org/retreats/upcoming/index.html for the YMJJ retreat schedule).
Saturday
12 noon to 5 pm Sitting
5 pm to 6 pm Meal and Rest
6 pm to 9 pm Sitting
Sunday
8 am to 12 noon Sitting
Ground rules for "long sits":
1. Know you are welcome even if you have never sat before.
2. Notify the center by the close of the day Wednesday prior to the sit if
you will be eating at the center.
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Show up when you are ready and leave when you
have to. Entry and exit times are during walking meditation. Arrive and depart
without a trace.
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If you enter the Dharma Room during a sitting period, please use the cushion on the north side (on your left as you face the windows) of the room so as not to walk in front of seated meditators.
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Introduction
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12:00 Noon
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12:30 pm
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Walking
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12:30 pm
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12:40 pm
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Sitting
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12:40 pm
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1:10 pm
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Walking
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1:10 pm
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1:20 pm
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Sitting
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1:20 pm
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1:50 pm
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Walking
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1:50 pm
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2:00 pm
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Etc.
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Etc.
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Etc.
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Upcoming Events
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Yong Maeng Jon Jin's (YMJJ), Various dates
Comment:
More information on the Gateless Gate YMJJ retreats can be found here.
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Coleman Prison Retreats, Various dates
Comment:
More information on the Gateless Gate Coleman FCC retreats can be found here.
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Past Events
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Gateless Gate Zen Center
Open House
When: Sunday, June 18, noon-4pm
Where: 1208 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL (see map)
Call or E-mail for more information.
Phone: (352) 336-1517
Web Site: gatelessgate.org
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Gainesville/Orlando, Florida
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