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welcome
The
Anchorage Zen Community and its practice space, Uto-an, are committed
to providing authentic Soto Zen Buddhist practice and teachings to all
who are interested. We welcome people of any faith or background who
are interested in cultivating compassion, awareness, and wisdom in
their daily lives.
Our schedule includes daily zazen and chanting, regular instruction for newcomers, study groups, prison volunteer work, and teisho (dharma talks); we also hold one-day sittings, sesshin, precepts ceremonies, and more. We are a non-residential community, voluntarily maintained and supported by our members. If you have questions about the practice at Uto-an, feel free to contact us at zen@alaskazen.org. |
practicing at uto-an
Monday -
Saturday
6:30 - 7:10 am Zazen 7:10 - 7:30 Ceremony Sunday 9:00 - 9:25 am Zazen 9:25 - 9:35 Kinhin 9:35 - 10:00 Zazen 10:00 Ceremony 10:25 Teisho* *Potluck replaces Teisho every last Sunday Evening 2nd/4th Tuesdays, 7-8:15 pm, Newcomers’ Night For schedule details and updates, visit our online calendar. |
| news
Koun will be in Japan again this month, from June 8 to July 2. As we've done in the past, the morning schedule this month will be abbreviated to just sitting, with no ceremony. Morning chanting will resume in July. azc board meeting Camping at Trail River Campground |
community events
dharma school news Information will be forthcoming, but we wanted to let you know the dates for our Dharma School Family camping trip, which will be August 21 and 22 at Trail River near Seward. |