All meditation groups or sanghas listed here are affiliated with Lotus Zen Temple (LZT) and led by at least an ordained meditation director (Upasaka).
Zen is two things: meditation and sweeping the garden. It doesn't matter how big your garden is.
(Oda Sessô Rôshi)
As you realize that Zen is just within you, how you have the keys to the truth and don't need another thing, it is time to reassess: when the student is ready, the master appears. There is nothing more effective for continuing the journey than to find a teacher and join a sangha, or community. Sitting in a group is powerful — feeling the energy of the group, smelling the incense, hearing the bells, chanting ... Your garden awaits.
Seward Meditation Group
Typically, the timing is 20 minutes zazen (sitting meditation) — five minutes kinhin (walking meditation) — and again 20 minutes zazen. At the end is either a dharma talk or discussion with tea time.
There is no prerequisite to participate. People from all walks of life, of any faith or ideology are welcomed. There are no membership dues. All that is appreciated is an open mind. For serious inquiries, please contact us about more details in the Question Box below.
We are currently meeting most Saturdays at 6 PM Leader: Fa Jian Location: near 8th & Roberts Streets. Private residence, library room For questions and more details, please use the contact box below. For first time attendance, pleaseregister.
Last Web Site Update: 08-29-2010
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