Weekly Services
& Classes

Shinrin-Yoku

Join us each Saturday as we walk together through Stage Nature Center. Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is a great way to reconnect with nature, fellow sangha members and the various animals that live in the forest. We meet at the entrance near the parking lot at 10:30 am (sharp) and begin our walk (1 or 2 loops). The trail is well kept and easy to moderate for hiking. Stage Nature Center: 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48098

Weekly Events

Sunday Service

Join us for our regular Sunday morning service. We will start with the bell of silence, the bell for all sattva, short service including traditional chanting (the Three Treasures in Pali), the reading of the Heart Sutra in English, followed by a 20 minute period of zazen meditation and a dharma talk. Question and answer period follows the service and the Sangha gathers for tea.

Weekly Event:

Sunday 10:00 am- 11:00 am

Weekly Meditation

Part of our regular practice is being able to sit and quiet our minds so we can have an opportunity to see what is arising moment by moment throughout our regular day. Our weekday mediation is 30 minutes in length and is a combination of silent meditation (about 15 minutes) and guided meditation (about 15 minutes). We have cushions and mats you can use at the center. Please dress comfortably and casually.

Weekly Event

Tues 6:00-6:30pm
Wed 11:00 am-11:30 am
Thurs 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)

Join us each Saturday as we walk together through Stage Nature Center. Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is a great way to reconnect with nature, fellow sangha members and the various animals that live in the forest. We meet at the entrance near the parking lot at 10:30 am (sharp) and begin our walk (1 or 2 loops). The trail is well kept and easy to moderate for hiking.

Weekly Event

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
(weather permitting)

Homonji Iaido

Homonji Iaido is a practice based on techniques from Koryu (old style) Japanese Sword Arts. Our focus is on gaining balance, mindfulness, discipline and harmony in our lives. Weekly, ongoing classes are available. See our page here for more information

Weekly Event:

Sun 12:00 -1:00pm All member
Tues 7:00 -8:00pm Foundations
Thurs 7:00 - 8:00pm Focus

Recovery Dharma Collective Meetings

Recovery Dharma is a program of recovery from all types of addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. It uses the Buddha’s core teachings, the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, as its main inspiration and guiding philosophy. For more information, please see our page here.

Weekly Event:

Sat 10:00 -11:00am
Sun 3:00 -4:00pm
Wed 12:00 -1:00pm