November 7, 2023
Timeline for Beginner’s Mind Temple/City Center Closures

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As City Center moves towards closing most of the 300 Page Street building for renovations in
2024, be sure to note these important dates.

Nov 11: Last Monthly Public Lunch & Temple Tour
Nov 22: Bookstore closes–online store will remain open for orders but won’t ship until Dec 13
Nov 23-24: Closed for Thanksgiving
Nov 25: Open for 9:25 Zazen, followed by Dharma Talk
Nov 29: Public Dinner & Full Moon Ceremony

Dec 1: Last Public Meal/Dining Room Dinner
Dec 2 – 9: Rohatsu Sesshin
Dec 11 – 13: Interim, Zendo open by volunteers
Dec 12 – 22: Volunteers to help with Packing & Preparations
Dec 13: No Dharma talk
Dec 16: Last Dharma talk in the Buddha Hall
Dec 20: Closing the Temple & Winter Solstice Ceremony
Dec 23 – 31: Interim, No Public Programs
Dec 30: No Dharma Talk

2024
Jan 1: Closed for New Year’s Day
Jan 2: Zendo opens for morning and evening zazen
Jan 3: Dharma Talk in Zendo