The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

You are invited the attend an ongoing early morning “Sunrise Sangha.” The sangha meets every weekday morning from 0600 am until 0730 am. Join a robust group of practitioners each week day and start the morning with sessions of seated meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinin), and chanting.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com.

Ishiryo Steven Carr, our current resident-in-training, will be hosting Zen meditation each Tuesday evening at ASZC, starting at 7 PM. Please plan to join.

The format will be the same as for our weekday morning meditation schedule, namely two half-hour sittings with walking meditation in between, followed by a brief chanting service, featuring the Heart Sutra in English and Japanese on alternate evenings.

No fee is required but donations are welcome and appreciated, as always.

Dr. Carr is in residence at Atlanta Soto Zen Center through mid-April on ango, the traditional 90-day practice period. His day job is research and teaching evolutionary genetics and biotechnology, at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He is working on a project with Georgia Tech.

Ishiryo ("beyond thinking") is a long-time student and beginner in Zen. He has previously practiced with the Kwan Um Zen School in Berkeley, CA and with the Diamond Sangha under Roshi Robert Aitken in Honolulu, HI.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com.

You are invited the attend an ongoing early morning “Sunrise Sangha.” The sangha meets every weekday morning from 0600 am until 0730 am. Join a robust group of practitioners each week day and start the morning with sessions of seated meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinin), and chanting.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com.

You are invited the attend an ongoing early morning “Sunrise Sangha.” The sangha meets every weekday morning from 0600 am until 0730 am. Join a robust group of practitioners each week day and start the morning with sessions of seated meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinin), and chanting.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

You are invited the attend an ongoing early morning “Sunrise Sangha.” The sangha meets every weekday morning from 0600 am until 0730 am. Join a robust group of practitioners each week day and start the morning with sessions of seated meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinin), and chanting.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM

Speaker:   Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest

You are invited the attend an ongoing early morning “Sunrise Sangha.” The sangha meets every weekday morning from 0600 am until 0730 am. Join a robust group of practitioners each week day and start the morning with sessions of seated meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinin), and chanting.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com.

The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

Ishiryo Steven Carr, our current resident-in-training, will be hosting Zen meditation each Tuesday evening at ASZC, starting at 7 PM. Please plan to join.

The format will be the same as for our weekday morning meditation schedule, namely two half-hour sittings with walking meditation in between, followed by a brief chanting service, featuring the Heart Sutra in English and Japanese on alternate evenings.

No fee is required but donations are welcome and appreciated, as always.

Dr. Carr is in residence at Atlanta Soto Zen Center through mid-April on ango, the traditional 90-day practice period. His day job is research and teaching evolutionary genetics and biotechnology, at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He is working on a project with Georgia Tech.

Ishiryo ("beyond thinking") is a long-time student and beginner in Zen. He has previously practiced with the Kwan Um Zen School in Berkeley, CA and with the Diamond Sangha under Roshi Robert Aitken in Honolulu, HI.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk:

Speaker: TBD

The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

Ishiryo Steven Carr, our current resident-in-training, will be hosting Zen meditation each Tuesday evening at ASZC, starting at 7 PM. Please plan to join.

The format will be the same as for our weekday morning meditation schedule, namely two half-hour sittings with walking meditation in between, followed by a brief chanting service, featuring the Heart Sutra in English and Japanese on alternate evenings.

No fee is required but donations are welcome and appreciated, as always.

Dr. Carr is in residence at Atlanta Soto Zen Center through mid-April on ango, the traditional 90-day practice period. His day job is research and teaching evolutionary genetics and biotechnology, at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He is working on a project with Georgia Tech.

Ishiryo ("beyond thinking") is a long-time student and beginner in Zen. He has previously practiced with the Kwan Um Zen School in Berkeley, CA and with the Diamond Sangha under Roshi Robert Aitken in Honolulu, HI.

You are invited to participate in person at the ASZC Zendo, or you may join the zoom call.

Dana for this program supports Roshin in his work, benefit ASZC, and are appreciated. Place cash or checks in the dana box provided, or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to 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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

April Content TBA

Review the class materials by clicking here.

Fees: The fee for the Master Class is $40 per session, or $350 in advance for all ten sessions. 

The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They 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.

Sign-up/doors open at 6:30, event starts at 7.  We will go until 9.This will be an in-person event.

Kevin Schumaker, Dharma name Shinyo, was educated to be a philosophy professor and then made a number bad choices. Born in Wisconsin in a subdivision in the middle of nowhere, Kevin has tried through writing to craft a world capturing the existential heart of American hopes, dreams, addictions, loves, danger, and lies.

Questions or want more details? Please email your host, Kevin Schumaker.

Dana 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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM

Speaker:   Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk:

Speaker: TBD

The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

Class ontent TBA

Fees: The fee for the Master Class is $40 per session, or $350 in advance for all ten sessions. 

The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They 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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM

Speaker:   Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk:

Speaker: TBD

The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

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Fees: The fee for the Master Class is $40 per session, or $350 in advance for all ten sessions. 

The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They 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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk:

Speaker: TBD

The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

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Fees: The fee for the Master Class is $40 per session, or $350 in advance for all ten sessions. 

The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They 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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk:

Speaker: TBD

The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

Class ontent TBA

Fees: The fee for the Master Class is $40 per session, or $350 in advance for all ten sessions. 

The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They 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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM

Speaker:   Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk:

Speaker: TBD

The first 25 minutes is zazen(meditation) followed by an informal discussion on the book that ends at 9:00 PM.

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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

INTRODUCTION to SOTO ZEN MEDITATION:

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Orientation and Instructions including 15-20 min meditation (ZAZEN) sessions with 5-min walking (kinhin)

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

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.

MONTHLY CONTENT CYCLE — Each Thursday will feature 1 of 5 focal points:

         1st -  Natural Posture..........Finding Your Center (zazen)

         2nd - Natural Breath............Following The Body (kyuki & koki)

         3rd -  Mindful Attention.......Nurturing Beginner’s Mind (shoshin)

         4th -  Walking & Chanting...Feeling Stillness in Motion (kinhin, mokurai)

         5th -  Healing & Sleeping....Promoting Wellbeing (ki)

WEEKLY EVENING SCHEDULE—3 Periods:

            1) Method of Zen—Demonstration & Explanation: 30 min

— Coping with Barriers to Practice

— Distress vs Comfort; Anxiety vs Serenity; Confusion vs Clarity; Friction vs Harmony; Skillful Means

         2) Sitting + Teisho: 30 min

— Posture Correction & Blow of Compassion (Zazen & Kyosaku)

— Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social Samadhi; Awakening Self & Others

         3) Q&A + Tea: 30 min

— Q&A, Tea Service (Sanzen & O-cha)

Hybrid Format—Onsite/Online Participation (Suggested Fee $10/Session)

Scan QR code to register and/or contact Elliston-roshi for questions:

No donation required; no donation refused

Class ontent TBA

Fees: The fee for the Master Class is $40 per session, or $350 in advance for all ten sessions. 

The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They 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.

9:00-10:30 Zazen (Three twenty-five minutes sitting sessions with 5 minutes of kinhin after each sit)

Traditional Soto Zen Service 10:30 AM

Dharma Talk: 10:30 AM

Speaker:   Roshi, Senior Teacher, or Guest