![]() ![]() All of these postures support sitting upright and still, while offering options so that discomfort can be minimized. If you seek a more in-depth orientation, join us for one of our Intro to Zen workshops.Īs part of our orientation, you will be shown a variety of postures, including sitting or kneeling using cushions or a bench or chair. Come 15 minutes early, let someone know it is your first time, and you will receive a brief orientation to our forms. Our intention is that you feel invited and included, and that much of the mystery that is perceived to be part of this practice is set aside.įeel free to just show up for any of our regular sitting periods. Participants at ALL levels of experience are always welcome. Please don't let unfamiliarity with meditation forms be a reason for not investigating Zen. Subdued colors are most supportive of practice. Please arrive ten minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times.Īlthough dress is casual and comfortable, clothing is an element and expression of the meditation experience. Our meditation sessions consist of opening with Chanting, then Sitting for two periods of 30-minutes each with a Walking period in between. When we chant, the singular voice interacts and merges with the group voice. Walking offers the opportunity to take the mind of practice into motion and movement, bridging the gap that can arise between experience on and off the cushion.Ĭhanting is a practice consistent worldwide among contemplative traditions. There are many postures appropriate for sitting practice-including kneeling on cushions or using a chair-so discomfort can be minimized. Sitting is the activity of stillness, of looking directly into the nature of the mind. We practice Sitting, Walking, and Chanting meditation. Life Study will resume on 2nd Tuesday in August. Sat 29 - Furnace Mountain Virtual Day-Long Retreat - REGISTERīecause of the Tuesday July 4 holiday, we moved Yoga to the 2nd Tuesday this month to maintain practice consistency. Sun 23 - Intro to Zen Workshop, 1 to 4 pm - REGISTER ![]() Sat 22 - Yoga for Meditators, 10:30 am to Noon Tue 18 - Zen Reading Group, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (virtual) Sat 15 - Dokusan (1:1 meetings) at 8:30 (virtual) Tue 11 - Yoga for Meditators, 6 to 7:30 pm Resident Teacher Myo Wol Soen-sa also offers Dharma Talks and Dokusan (individual meetings) during regular practice sessions monthly. In addition to the weekly practice sessions listed above, join us for Intro Workshops, Day-long retreats, Weekend Retreats, Zen Reading Group, and Yoga for Meditators class. ![]()
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