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The Abbot
KC Walpole, Bodhisattva Teacher
Phone: 352-336-1517 (Primary)
  352-222-0006 (Secondary - Cell)
FAX: N/A
E-mail: abbot@gatelessgate.org
Comments: Please contact the Abbot with any questions regarding the Prison Program or residency.

Head Dharma Teacher
Janet M. Griswold, Dharma Teacher (Picture not available)
Phone: 352-336-1517
FAX: N/A
E-mail: meditation@gatelessgate.org
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.

Meeting Schedule as of May 15, 2009
Daily Morning Practice

5:15 - 5:30AM
108 Bows
MTWTHFSS

5:45 - 6:15 AM
Chanting*^
MTWTHFSS

6:15 - 6:45 AM
Sitting*^
MTWTHFSS

Sunday practice is optional
^Morning Chanting and Sitting are dependent on availability of residents to lead practice.
*Thursdays - house meeting for residents only

Daily Evening Practice

6:30 - 7:00 PM
Regular Chanting
MTWTHFSS

Daily Evening Sitting
7:00 - 8;00 PM
Sitting
MTWTHFSS

7:30 to 8:00 PM
Public Dharma Talk
Monday

Long Sitting and Interviews
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Sitting (Used as optional practice period)
Sundays

6:30 - 8:00 PM
Sitting with consulting interviews
Thursdays

Upcoming Events
Yong Maeng Jon Jin's (YMJJ), Various dates
Comment:
More information on the Gateless Gate YMJJ retreats can be found here.
Coleman Prison Retreats, Various dates
Comment:
More information on the Gateless Gate Coleman FCC retreats can be found here.

Past Events
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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