Thursday evenings 7:00-8:30 PM.

Intermediate / advanced workshop. 

Each Thursday of the month we will take up one of three disposition of Zen's meditation method:

1st Thursdays: Posture; Finding the Center

2nd Thursdays: Breath; Following the Body

3rd Thursdays: Mind; Paying full Attention

4th Thursdays: Walking Meditation; Experiencing Stillness in Motion

5th Thursdays: Correcting Posture and Applying the Stick (kyosaku) 

Format: 3 periods (25 min) sitting meditation (zazen); 2 intervals (5 min) walking meditation (kinhin):

Period #1: Demonstration and Explanation of methods to find workarounds to barriers of practice (physical, emotional and mental resistance, social conflicts, etc.): 

• Yogic-Aerobic Zazen (Stretching / Breathing)

• Physical Aids (Equipment, physical Support)

• Massage (Pain management)

• Sleep Work (Hypnagogic / Hypnopompic) 

Period #2: Silent Meditation

Period #3: Q&A Dialog

Fees: The suggested fee is $10 per session.  

The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. Additional dana for theteacher 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.

No dana is expected, no dana is turned away