For Newcomers…. Welcome
We offer Introduction to Zen Practice at our Zendo
If you are new to Zen meditation, you are welcome to come as you are with an open mind to our in-person zendo to sit with us and learn about our forms. We believe that the best way to learn about Zen practice is to experience it directly. We invite newcomers to arrive by 6:45pm to meet with one of our senior students who will help you set up a place in the zendo for the first sitting and offer a brief orientation. More detailed discussion about Zen and our practice is offered during one-on-one teacher interviews in the second sitting. Please see our zendo Schedule and let us know to expect you by contacting: Information@oneheartsangha.org.
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The Zendo
When entering the Zendo, keep with you a sense of quiet and stillness. Arrive early to find your seat. Once settled in, keep your breath natural and body relaxed. Dress in comfortable clothes that do not distract others. Turn off or silence all cell phones. Personal belongings should be placed near the entrance. Handle cushions and Zendo items with care.
Zazen
We can practice sitting in stillness anywhere. As we learn to stop and pause, we allow our body and breath settle, and pay attention to what’s on our hearts, to our feelings and thoughts as they arise and pass.
As we settle into stillness, our minds and bodies relax, and this ripples out into our daily lives. Our perspective, awareness, and relationships with each other and the world changes. We can bring more steadiness and peace to our world.