The Buddha taught that friendship plays an indispensable role in building a wholesome, satisfying, and beneficial life. We can think about why the Buddha had such high regard for friendship in terms of public health.

Reverend Mark Nelson of Sweeping Heart Zen is today’s guest service leader. “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”  ~ Shunryu Suzuki Roshi This service will include seated meditation and walking meditation, but also Zen style chanting and singing and reflection.