INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Seiyu Mark Adams
BUDDHA NATURE, DHARMA STUDY AND SANGHA
Seiyu Mark Adams took Jukai in 1991 and was ordained in the Shunryu Suzuki lineage by Jakusho Kwong-roshi at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center in 2008, having practiced with Kwong-roshi for over 25 years. He moved to Atlanta in 2012 after meeting his future wife Beth (from the Atlanta metro area) in India. He has had a connection to the Atlanta Soto Zen Center since 2016, at which time he was invited to facilitate the Monday Night Book group. He has been the facilitator of the weekly group for the past eight years and is stepping down at the end of June.
Seiyu is a retired second-grade teacher, trained Grief Recovery Specialist, hospice volunteer, and trail maintenance volunteer at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park. He is also a Vietnam veteran and helps veterans through the Soldier’s Angels organization.
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
ABBOT’S RETREAT occurs every other month on the second weekend emphasizing Zen meditation (zazen) and selected teachings. The schedule wraps around the regular programs of ASZC including Morning Meditation, Just Sit Saturday. Sunday Morning Meditation and Heart Sutra Service, including a special Online Dharma Dialog.
This month’s retreat will be hosted by:
Suggested Program price: $200 or pay what you can afford.
If staying at the Zendo (sleeping in a room or in the Zendo), add $15 per night.
If you wish to stay at the Zendo, contact Elliston Roshi at taiunmelliston@gmail.com
Just Sit Saturday is your opportunity to enhance your daily practice and prepare for extended meditation in upcoming retreats offered during the year.
We will focus on just sitting zazen.
MORNING SESSIONS: 9 AM - NOON
(6) SESSIONS- 25 min sitting + 5 min walking
Suggested Program price: $25 or pay what you can afford.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Jiryu Frederic Lecut
ZEN & MARTIAL ARTS
Jiryu Frederic Lecut was born in 1957 in France on the English Channel. In 1968, while in Middle school, he started to train in Judo.
Jiryu studied engineering and traveled, worked, and lived in several countries. In 1987, while living in Korea, he first encountered Buddhism. This was also when he reconnected seriously with Martial Arts. He has not quit practicing since.
In 1992, he moved to Alabama, where he lived for 30 years. He was mainly training in Karate when he stumbled upon "Zen and Martial Arts" by Taisen Desshimaru and decided he needed to inquire about Zen.
On a trip to Atlanta in the mid to late 90s, he visited the Atlanta Soto Zen Center (ASZC) for the first time to experience what it was like. At ASZC, Jiryu found what he had always been looking for—he was finally home! he started practicing under Elliston Roshi and received Shukke Tokudo in 2019.
Jiryu moved back to France in 2021 to get closer to my family.
Jiryu has black belt ranks in Karate, Kenjutsu (Samurai sword), and Jujutsu. He presently teaches Kenjutsu and Tai Chi in France, and in a Karate school, he helped open in Brno, Czechia. Jiryu also leads a modest Zen practice in France.
Over the last 55 years, Jiryu has had the luck and privilege of meeting and training under many excellent masters of martial arts, Zen, and various crafts. One of Jiryu's goals is to try to transmit what they taught him.
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The MASTER CLASS will occur every fourth Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. We will engage in various media studies and exercises alternating with bouts of meditation, inviting you to explore and expand your powers of creativity. Elliston Roshi will share his training in fine art and professional design and teach creativity in the context of Zen and everyday life, entertaining your comments and questions through interactive dialog.
Class Schedule:
0900-0930 Meditation
0930-1200 Course Content & Discussion; Q&A
(All reading and study materials provided. Bring your documentary media: notebook & camera - feel free to photograph and record. Course content may vary slightly.)
Please plan to arrive by 830 to help set up tables.
Fees:
The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They may be may be paid per session at the door or online. Additional dana for the teacher is accepted and appreciated place cash or checks in the dana box provided or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com. Contact Roshi for additional information.
Individual Class (Per session): $20
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
Please join us for our multi-day meditation retreat in the western North Carolina mountains. Watershed Retreat Center is located on 94 acres in a pastoral farm setting highly conducive to finding, or returning to our true nature, in the embrace of Mother Nature.
Contact: Chishiki Bryan Price 828-389-4927
Where: Watershed Retreat Center - 361 Albone Branch Road, Hayesville, NC 28904
Fees: $200 or pay what you can
Questions Prior to Retreat Contact: Atlanta Soto Zen Center Email : bryan.price.md@gmail.com
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
The MASTER CLASS will occur every fourth Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. We will engage in various media studies and exercises alternating with bouts of meditation, inviting you to explore and expand your powers of creativity. Elliston Roshi will share his training in fine art and professional design and teach creativity in the context of Zen and everyday life, entertaining your comments and questions through interactive dialog.
Class Schedule:
0900-0930 Meditation
0930-1200 Course Content & Discussion; Q&A
(All reading and study materials provided. Bring your documentary media: notebook & camera - feel free to photograph and record. Course content may vary slightly.)
Please plan to arrive by 830 to help set up tables.
Fees:
The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They may be may be paid per session at the door or online. Additional dana for the teacher is accepted and appreciated place cash or checks in the dana box provided or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com. Contact Roshi for additional information.
Individual Class (Per session): $20
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
Please join us for our multi-day meditation retreat in the western North Carolina mountains. Watershed Retreat Center is located on 94 acres in a pastoral farm setting highly conducive to finding, or returning to our true nature, in the embrace of Mother Nature.
Contact: Chishiki Bryan Price 828-389-4927
Where: Watershed Retreat Center - 361 Albone Branch Road, Hayesville, NC 28904
Fees: $200 or pay what you can
Questions Prior to Retreat Contact: Atlanta Soto Zen Center Email : bryan.price.md@gmail.com
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
Just Sit Saturday is your opportunity to enhance your daily practice and prepare for extended meditation in upcoming retreats offered during the year. We will focus on just sitting zazen. See the registration page for program details.
Suggested Program price: $25 or pay what you can afford.
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Rev. Konjin Godwin
The Four Hundred Discards on the Path of Meditation
Rev. Konjin Godwin is the Director of Soto Zen Buddhism North America International Center. She is also the Abbot/Jushoku of Shounji / Houston Zen Center, where she has served for over 20 years. She received tokudo ordination in 1991 and trained monastically at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in California for over 12 years. Her Zen training began at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1985. She received ordination in 1991. She trained in Japan at Hosshinji with Harada Sekkei Roshi in 1991-92 and at Zuioji in 2005. Rev. Godwin was appointed Director of the International Center of Soto Zen North America in 2018.
SPRING QUARTER
FACILITY & GARDEN
Save the date and join the spring quarter samu.
We will work on cleaning the roof area and tidy up the
front/ backyard planters and soil.
Please sign up by March 29 Friday
This will allow us to plan and arrange Samu task
Please bring gloves and shovels if you can.
Some will provided on-site as well.
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
The MASTER CLASS will occur every fourth Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., including lunch (bring a brown bag lunch). We will engage in various media studies and exercises alternating with bouts of meditation, inviting you to explore and expand your powers of creativity. Elliston Roshi will share his fine art and professional design training and teach creativity in the context of Zen and everyday life, entertaining your comments and questions through interactive dialog.
Class Schedule:
0900-0930 Meditation
0930-1200 Course Content & Discussion; Q&A
1200-0100 Lunch & Learn
(All reading and study materials provided. Bring your documentary media: notebook & camera - feel free to photograph and record. Course content may vary slightly.)
Please plan to arrive by 830 to help set up tables.
Fees:
The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They may be may be paid per session at the door or online. Additional dana for the teacher is accepted and appreciated place cash or checks in the dana box provided or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com. Contact Roshi for additional information.
Individual Class (Per session): $20
Thursday evenings in 2024 will introduce a new program of meditation and contemporary study of Elliston-roshi’s recent book, ”The Razorblade of Zen.”
ZENtalk will be suspended for the rest of the year to avoid scheduling conflicts.
ANNOUNCING: NEW WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR 2024
“SHARPENING ‘THE RAZORBLADE OF ZEN’”
Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm beginning March 7th
Please plan to join in person or online, to engage in a dialog with the author regarding this.
You can join at any time and catch up on the prior readings.
Donation only. No fee required. Dana may be given in cash or check at the door, or sent to Roshi online via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to:
taiunmelliston@gmail.com
The book can be purchased at ASZC or Amazon
For more information, email: taiunmelliston@gmail.com
INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:
7:30-9:00 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation(ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)
The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM. Contact info@aszcinfo@gmail.com for more meeting password.
Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM
Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM
Speaker: Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest
