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Blank Friday

Blank Friday: A Zen Alternative to Black Friday

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 Welcome to our seventh annual Blank Friday!
​ Schedule for the day:
  • Open House November 26, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Drop in and tour our building during this time
  • 10:30 am: 60-minute class: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Carrie Garcia (No registration needed. Available online or in person.)
  • 1:00 pm: 60-minute class: The Healing Power of Facing a Blank Wall with Wayne Moskowitz (No registration needed. Available online or in person.)
  • Meditation room:  20-minute sitting every half-hour, beginning at 10:30 am  and ending at 3:00 pm (No registration needed. Available online or in person.)​
 Join us to face the blank wall in meditation. All are welcome!

Zoom Links for Blank Friday
Talk 10:30 am: The Healing Power of Staring at a Blank Wall
Talk 1:00 pm: Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness
Click here or use link below to attend one or both of these talks.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82379772446?pwd=dHpSVTBXUHo1cmdIZVJ5MmIxVVozQT09
Meditation Room: 10:30 am - 3 pm, 20-minute sessions of meditation on the half-hour
Click here or use the link below to join the meditation room
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84606009715?pwd=VXBvaHpyVWdXUXN6K2IxUExUbVRJUT09



Ted O’Toole, guiding teacher at MZMC, said, “Our daily lives and routines have been upended during the COVID pandemic, and many people are using this time to find new perspectives as they rebuild and restructure their approach to life. On the day of the year that has become most associated with American consumerism and shopping, we’d like to offer people a respite and alternative that they can practice every day of their busy lives. Meditation gives us a tool to return to our original stillness, and allows us relief from an out-of-control mind that constantly rushes forward into the future or rewinds back to the past.”

“A growing body of evidence shows meditation has a range of benefits for all types of people—not just for insomnia and anxiety sufferers, but for anyone interested in health and wellness. Our Blank Friday open house provides a good introduction for those who are curious about all the recent media attention or want to learn how to meditate." Join us to face the blank wall in meditation.
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Our seventh annual “Blank Friday” event is an open house featuring two 60-minute classes on “Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation” at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The classes will be held in the center’s main hall, and will also be streamed online. 

For experienced meditators, there will be a meditation room, with a 20-minute sitting every half-hour, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. Please join us for one or more sessions.

We'll also be giving tours of our newly renovated facility throughout the day, so stop in and visit!

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  • Home
  • Programming
    • MZMC Programming
    • COVID Protocol
    • Zoom Program Links
    • Introductory Class
    • Sunday/Tuesday Talks
    • Daily Meditation
    • Calendar
    • Curriculum
    • Classes
    • Retreats and Workshops
    • Mentorship
    • Scholarships
    • Affinity Groups
    • Youth Programs
  • Resources
    • MZMC Resources
    • Sunday Talk Archive
    • Chants and Services
    • Books/Recent Publications
    • Tim Burkett's Blog
    • Sewing Practice
    • Resource Links
    • Spiritual Care
    • Equity and Inclusion
    • Library
    • Ceremonies
    • Primers
    • Newsletter
  • Community
    • MZMC Community
    • Unpacking Whiteness
    • LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
    • Volunteer
    • Social Fridays/New Member Tea
    • Buddhism and the 12 Steps
    • Social Justice Dialogue and Response
    • Joyce Food Shelf
    • Meditate by the Lake
  • Katagiri project
    • Katagiri Project
    • Biography and Lineage
    • Books, Photos, and Videos
    • Audio Archive Project >
      • The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
    • Tomoe Katagiri
    • Blog
  • About MZMC
    • About MZMC
    • Teachers
    • Board
    • Ethics
    • Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
    • History of Inclusivity
    • Initiation and Priest Training
    • Building Project
    • Contact
  • Support
    • Support MZMC
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Volunteer