PRECEPTS STUDY
If you are interested in our annual series on the study of the Zen Peacemakers precepts, which begins in the winter, with the option of a Transmission of Precepts ceremony at the end, please contact Eve.
Beginners
Beginner’s Mind is highly regarded in Zen. Whether this is our first time in the zendo or the 3000th, we are always asked to cultivate Beginner’s Mind. This practice is usually easiest the first time we begin to meditate, when we’re wide open and curious, and becomes progressively more difficult as we become more habituated.
Traditionally, newcomers to the zendo are invited to just follow along as best they are able, without a lot of instruction. Soon, zendo etiquette is learned and embodied. If you have questions, just ask.
We are happy to offer zen meditation instruction to all newcomer who request it on Tuesday evenings during the first period of sitting. If you would like this, please let us know when you arrive.
Beginning meditators are warmly welcome. It doesn’t matter what age you are or whether you’re Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or Buddhist. Meditation began long before the Buddha and flowers to this very day because of its proven benefits to the body-mind of those who practice it.
BEGINNERS MIND, Saturday, September 22, 8:30 am-10:00 am
This quarterly offering begins with a reading of Eihei Dogen’s Fukanzazengi, is followed by basic instruction to meditation, and then by discussion/Q&A of meditation practice and how it affects daily life. Led by Roshi Eve.
Beginner’s Mind is highly regarded in Zen. Whether this is our first time in the zendo or the 3000th, we are always asked to cultivate Beginner’s Mind. This practice is usually easiest the first time we begin to meditate, when we’re wide open and curious, and becomes progressively more difficult as we become more habituated.
Traditionally, newcomers to the zendo are invited to just follow along as best they are able, without a lot of instruction. Soon, zendo etiquette is learned and embodied. If you have questions, just ask.
We are happy to offer zen meditation instruction to all newcomer who request it on Tuesday evenings during the first period of sitting. If you would like this, please let us know when you arrive.
Beginning meditators are warmly welcome. It doesn’t matter what age you are or whether you’re Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or Buddhist. Meditation began long before the Buddha and flowers to this very day because of its proven benefits to the body-mind of those who practice it.
BEGINNERS MIND, Saturday, September 22, 8:30 am-10:00 am
This quarterly offering begins with a reading of Eihei Dogen’s Fukanzazengi, is followed by basic instruction to meditation, and then by discussion/Q&A of meditation practice and how it affects daily life. Led by Roshi Eve.