The Master Class is open to all who are interested and have the time. “Master” means that we will attempt to master the major elements of the Soto Zen liturgy by reading and chanting teachings from India, China and Japan historically selected by Zen’s ancestors and traditionally used as communal service. Elliston Roshi will share his understanding and analysis of the content and entertain your questions through interactive dialog. 

Daily Schedule:
0900-0930   Zazen
0930-1000   Chant Selected Liturgy
1000-1100   Text Analysis & Commentary by Roshi
1100-1130   QA
1130-1200   Invitational Lunch

Monthly Schedule:
JAN 28   Heart Sutra (Hannya Shin Gyo)
FEB 25   Great Compassion Dharani (Daihi Shin Darani)
MAR 25   Loving Kindness Sutra (Metta Sutta)
APR 22   Kannon Sutra
MAY 27   Trust in Mind (Hsinhsinming)
JUN 24   Harmony of Sameness and Difference (Sandokai)
JUL 22   Precious Mirror Samadhi (Hokyo Zammai)
AUG 26   Principles of Seated Meditation (Zazenshin)
SEP 23   Actualizing the Fundamental Point (Genjokoan)
OCT 28   Self-Fulfilling Samadhi (Jijuyu Zammai)
NOV 25   Dogen’s Vow (Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon) & Lancet for Zazen (Zazenshin)
DEC 23   Holiday Off

(Reading & study materials provided to registrants via email.)

Fees: The fees for this program may be paid online or at the door. Proceeds benefit ASZC and are shared with the abbot to support his work. Additional dana for the teacher is accepted — place it in the dana box at ASZC or send online to taiunmelliston@gmail.com via Paypal, Zelle, or Venmo.

Total Program (all sessions): $150
Individual Session: $20