Faith calendar
Saturday, Dec. 5
Mahamudra Sitting Group: 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays at the Boise Institute of Buddhist Studies, 660 N. 9th St. Short recitation and then 45-minute silent meditation. Go to bibscenter.org or email Dan at dan.black49@yahoo.com.
Candlelight Advent Concert: 7:15 to 9 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 7960 Northview St., Boise. Featuring the choirs of St. Mark’s, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Christ Presbyterian Church and King of Glory Lutheran Church. Free. 375-6651.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22
Advent Evening Prayers: 7 p.m. at Epworth Chapel on the Green, 6110 W. Northview St., Boise. 336-3951.
Wednesdays, Dec. 9, 16 and 23
Taizé service: 7 p.m. at Nazareth Retreat Center, 4450 N. Five Mile Road, Boise. A communal, ecumenical, meditative prayer in the form of repetitive songs, brief periods of reflective silence and scripture readings. 375-2932.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Zen meditation and chanting: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Boise Institute of Buddhist Studies, 660 N. 9th St. Empty Gate Zen Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting zen practice. Beginners are welcome to practice and instruction is available if desired. Email questions to emptygateboise@gmail.com.
Sunday, Dec. 13
Advent Lessons and Carols: 6 p.m. at Epworth Chapel on the Green, 6110 W. Northview St., Boise. 336-3951.
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This story was originally published December 4, 2015 at 7:13 PM with the headline "Faith calendar."