Wednesday Program

This program is a sangha-centered approach to Zen. It has one round of zazen*, with kinhin** after it. Then, a sangha member leads either a guided meditation or dharma discussion of their choosing. We conclude with the Four Bodhisattva vows.***

*Zazen is seated meditation. In zazen, we sit upright and still, letting our attention rest on the breath, the body, or simply the present moment. Thoughts and feelings may come and go, but we don’t have to chase them or push them away. There are many practices you can take on during zazen -- including, but not limited to, koan work, shikantaza, and extended outbreath. If you are new to zazen, we encourage you to sign up for an orientation. There, the instructor will be able to guide to a practice that works best for you.

**Kinhin is walking meditation. It is a mindful way of moving between periods of…