Open Spaces offers inclusive and mindful events in St. John's, NL.
Description
This new Monthly Sunday Practice happens at Boathouse Wellness on Clancy Drive and replaces Eastern Sun Sangha's weekly Saturday practice. We are still practicing weekly on Wednesday Evenings, 7-8pm, at Wesley United Church but no longer on Saturdays.
The session opens with a traditional Japanese tea service followed by chanting The Heart Sutra in both Japanese and English. The Jiki will lead a practice of alternating sitting and walking meditation for approximately 1.5-2hours. Closing chant is The Eight Verses of Training the Mind. A Dharma Dialogue group discussion based on a selected reading will follow the sitting.
Our meditation practice follows the Rinzai Zen format. Candles and incense are used.
Everyone assists with set up starting at 1pm and clean up at the end.
Please arrive on time if you need assistance or instruction and no later than 1:15pm for tea service with meditation practice to follow.
You can use the cushions or chairs available or bring your own meditation seating.
Admission is Pay What You Can with a suggested contribution of $15.
Contact: easternsunsangha@gmail.com
Website: easternsun.ca
Date & Time
Sep 20 - Nov 22, 2026
Venue Details
Yoga Room @ Boathouse Wellness
10 Clancey DriveSt. John's, Newfoundland A1C 5J2
