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)
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