All Beings Zen Sangha

Evening Practice for April 30, 2026 7pm Eastern

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This evening we will a short service followed by one period of Zazen with a five minute interval of Kinhin before the Full Moon Ceremony. Please feel welcome to stay on the call for introductions following the evening practice.

Rev. Seidō David Sarpal offering sweet water to ceremonially bathe the baby buddha on the observance of Hanamatsuri . “Hana Matsuri” translates to “Flower Festival,” commemorating the birth of Buddha in a garden of blooming trees.

Please put your zoom in gallery mode, and keep your video link on while muting your mic until the end of the service – Feel welcome to face away from your device camera while keeping your presence visible in the frame for others in attendance to see and know you are there. Please refrain from moving your device around while others are sitting Zazen with you.

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