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Mornings of Reflection

~ Sr. Kitty Moloney, DMJ

We invite you to join us for our mornings of reflection. These mini-retreats will be presented by

Sr. Kitty Moloney on the following dates.

Tuesdays from 9:30am ~12:30pm; February 13th ~ March 13th ~ May 8th

COST: $15.00  Please call Gerry Ericsson at (310) 377-4867 x234.

Reservations required no later than the preceding Friday

 

Contemplative Path

~ Rose Sung Ramsay

Come and sit with us and deepen your practice of contemplation whether it be Christian contemplation, Zen meditation

(zazen), or other form of silent meditation.  This practice can lead us to a greater  awareness of the presence of the Divine

within us and all things.  People of all religious backgrounds are welcome. 

Second Sundays 1:00 ~ 4:00 pm   

Jan.14th ~ Feb. 11th  ~ March 11th** ~ May 13th ~ June 10th

 **March 11th will be an extended day from 9:30am to 5:00pm (See description “A Day of Chinese Ch’an” )

Cost: $10.00 For reservations, please call

Rose Sung Ramsay at (310) 377-4867 x231 

 

Contemplative Path Group

A Day of Chinese Ch’an (Zen) Practice with Augustine Mao 

This will be a silent bilingual Ch'an retreat from the Chinese tradition. The day will consist of sitting and movement

contemplation as well as teachings on the proper ways to contemplate.  Attendees should have some familiarity with the

 practice of contemplation. Mr. Mao is a disciple of Master Sheng-yen who is the most renowned contemporary

Chinese Buddhist Ch’an master in the world.

Sunday, October 8th   9:30am ~ 5:00pm

COST: $35.00 (Lunch included).  For reservations, please call Rose Ramsay at (310) 377-4867 x231 

 

BEGINNING CONTEMPLATION

~Rose Sung Ramsay

Sunday, February 11th  9:00am ~ Noon

Participants in this workshop will learn the fundamentals of contemplation such as: the proper ways to sit, the correct

attitudes and methods, and common issues encountered during the practice of contemplation.

People of all religious backgrounds welcome. COST: $15.00 

For reservations, please call Rose Sung Ramsay at (310) 377-4867 Ext. 231 

 

CONTEMPLATIVE PATH GROUP

~A Day of Chinese Ch’an (Zen) Practice with Mr. Augustine Mao

Sunday, March 11th   9:30am ~ 5:00pm

This will be a silent bilingual Ch'an retreat from the Chinese tradition. The day will consist of sitting and movement

contemplation as well as teachings on the proper ways to contemplate.  Attendees should have some familiarity with the

 practice of contemplation. Mr. Mao is a disciple of Master Sheng-yen who is the most renowned contemporary

Chinese Buddhist Ch’an master in the world. COST: $40.00 (Lunch included). 

For reservations, please call Rose Sung Ramsay at (310) 377-4867 x231