September 2nd – December 5th
Sunday Morning
8:50 am – arrival and orientation (for beginners)
9:00 am – Zazen (Zen meditation)
9:30 am – Zen Talk
9:50 am – Tea
10:00 am – End
*We encourage beginner students to attend Sunday morning practice. Our practice will focus on the basics of Zazen, breath work, and introducing other practice forms such as calligraphy and chanting. Students are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion related to Zen practice and how it can integrate into our daily life.
Monday Evening
6:30 pm – arrival / quiet sitting
6:35 pm – Zazen (Zen meditation)
7:15 pm – Shodo (Zen Calligraphy)
8:00 pm – End
*Monday evenings will focus on Shodo, or Zen calligraphy. Students will learn how to blend the technical precision of writing Japanese characters with KIAI (spiritual power). Class will focus on how to compose, balance, and write with the brush. Through posture, rhythm, speed, and precise brush handling, calligraphy becomes a tool for spiritual refinement.
All tools and materials will be provided. No prior experience required.
Click here to learn more about our approach to Shodo.
**Monday practice will begin September 14th.**
Wednesday Morning
5:55 am – arrival / quiet sitting
6:00 am – Zazen (Zen meditation)
6:30 am – Okyo (chanting of sutras)
7:00 am – End
*Wednesday mornings will focus on Okyo, or chanting. We approach chanting from a musical and energetic perspective. The objective is to use our breath and posture to change the way you, others, and the universe resonate.
All Are Welcome
Everyone is welcome to practice. No experience is necessary.
There are no membership fees, and training is offered to everyone free of charge. A suggested $10 donation after practice will help support our efforts and maintenance of our space.
Zen training is available to anyone regardless of ability to pay. In a reciprocal spirit, we hope people who train with us leave behind a donation to help support the expenses of our dojo.
You can make a one-time or recurring monthly donation using the link below.