Mt. Equity Zendo relies on your generosity to make these retreats possible.  Please consider makeing a tax-deductible donation, as your means allow, for the event you wish to attend:

Cancellation Policy

As a courtesy, those with cold symptoms are asked to consider coming to a later event.  If you need to cancel less than three days before the start of an event, please consider making a donation of $20 to help offset the cost of preparation and food expenses.

Buddha's Birthday Bash, Sunday May 5th

Special/Upcoming Events

*Please register at least one week in advance for retreats by contacting the registrar.  The exception to this is Tuesday and Thursday Zen Meditation.

Thursday Evening Zen Meditation 

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Plan to be seated 5 minutes before 7pm.)

Zen Meditation (Zazen), walking meditation (Kinhin), shared reading and text discussion.

Suggested donation: $6, $3 (students/fixed income)
(MEZ Friends Free)

*On the 5th Thursday of the month there is a personal Intro to Zen possible by appointment.

Tuesday Evening Zen Mediation

7:00 – 9:15 p.m.

Zen Meditation (Zazen), sutra recitation, walking meditation (Kinhin), shared reading and discussion.

Suggested donation: $6, $3 (students/fixed income)
(MEZ Friends FREE)

*On the 5th Tuesday of the month there is no evening meditation.

Half Day of Zen
1:30 - 4:30pm on the following Sundays:

June 2nd

Suggested Donation: $15 ($10 for Friends)

Full Day of Zen 
10am - 4pm on the following Sundays: 

 

Buddha's Birthday Bash!
May 5th
Pot Luck Lunch



Tanabata - Tying Our Wishes on a Bamboo Branch
July 7th, 10am - 4pm

Suggested Donation:  $25 ($15 for Friends)

                          

Sesshin 2013 Schedule

Beginning Anew Precepts Sesshin
April 19th - 21st

May Silence and Sound Sesshin
(preparation for the big summer sesshin)
May 17th - 19th

Long Summer Sesshin with Takamine Doyu Roshi
and Rev. Tom Wright
June 6th - 13th

Silent Sesshin
July 19th - 21st

Candles on the River Obon Sesshin
August 16th - 18th

For further information on attending Sesshin see Longer Retreats

Beginning Women's Zen Stayover  To Be Announced

The chance for the nourisher to be nourished. A light but personal approach to zazen for busy wives, mothers, and workers.
1:00 p.m. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. Sunday.
Suggested donation: $60, $45 (Friends)

Day of Deep Silence   October 26th, 9:30am - 4:30pm

The Day of Deep Silence gives us the chance to nourish deep peace of mind. All donations offered at this event are given to our local food distribution center in Muncy.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There will be a silent brown bag lunch.
Tea, cookies, and an open discussion conclude this retreat.
Suggested donation: $25 (make check payable to “Son Light House,” the local food distribution center in Muncy)

Special Ceremonies

Weddings, baby blessings, funerals, and memorial ceremonies are  also officiated at Mount Equity Zendo.

Wedding ceremony of Missy  and Rich Reilly.

For information on Mt. Equity's programs call 570-546-2784 or e-mail the registrar.
Mt. Equity Zendo is located at 280 Mt. Equity Rd. Pennsdale, PA 17756-6564