Intro to Zen Meditation, Class II

This class meets once each month, coinciding with the Zen Center's Day of Reflection. Combining zazen, liturgy and group study, the Day of Reflection offers an opportunity to become more familiar with the precepts of Zen Buddhism. Beginning at 8am, an instructor first meets with participants to review any questions that have come up since Part 1 of the intro class, and to review forms and etiquette for the zendo. Students then participate in the morning liturgy service, followed by two periods of zazen. During zazen, class participants are invited to meet one-on-one with a Zen Center teacher to discuss their practice and any questions they may have.

Following morning meditation (and a snack break that includes tea and coffee), everyone re-gathers in the Sangha Hall. There we use the practice of Council to reflect and share together on one of the Zen precepts.

To see the list of upcoming dates, check the registration section of this page. After registering, you will receive directions and more instructions via email, including links to make the $10 suggested donation.

Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Part 1 of the Intro to Zen Meditation class—in person—within the previous 3 months.

For any questions, please email Oetsu at introduction.to.zen.meditation@gmail.com.

7:45 a.m. Park & Settle
8:00 Check in w/Instructor (Dharma Hall)
8:30-9:00 Saturday Service
9:00-9:35 Precept Reading & Zazen (In-person Face-to-Face Opportunities)
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:20 Zazen (In-person Face-to-Face Opportunities)
10:20-10:30 Outside Walking Zen
10:30-10:45 Zazen (In-person Face-to-Face Opportunities)
10:45-11:00 Precept Talk
11:00 Break/Snack
11:20-12:20 p.m. Council
12:20-12:30 Class Debrief/End