Characterized by silence and deep introspection, Zen Meditation
-
a Way of Life can help us find peace within ourselves and
develop a strong, yet flexible, mind.
The retreat is designed for those new to Zen as well as the more
seasoned student of meditation. The One-Day Retreat introduces the most
important aspects of Zen Training for Home Practitioners.
-
What is Zen
Training?
-
What does it
mean to practice Zen?
-
What is
Enlightenment?
-
How can
The-Way-of-Zen support me in my daily living including my
relationships and work or career responsibilities?
-
Establish
the fundamentals of sitting meditation practice.
-
Cultivate awareness and the ability to bring mindfulness to daily
activities at home and in the workplace.
-
Understand The
Foundations of an Authentic Spiritual Practice.
-
What are the Qualities
of the Truly Liberated Life.
-
Explore intra-and-interpersonal habits of thoughts, feelings, actions and
re-actions that arise in everyday situations and learn
ways to practice with them towards living fearlessly and
fully.
This one-day
retreat will
include periods of zazen (seated meditation),
walking meditation,
chanting, formal silent meals in the
Zendo (Oryoki), and Dharma Teachings so that you can
understand the teachings in a direct and personal manner.
In this retreat you will have the opportunity to experience the
unique benefits that come from practicing alongside other
like-minded people, and to directly explore the student-teacher
relationship.
The day is led by Seijaku Roshi,
accompanied by senior monks, lay-monks (brown robes), and formal
students (grey robes).
The day offers the opportunity to receive personal
guidance in private interviews with Seijaku Roshi, to draw from
the tremendous strength of people practicing together, and to
experience the deep serenity that lies within each one of us. An
excellent way to explore and deepen one's spiritual and
meditation practice.
Whether one is a
beginner or a seasoned practitioner of meditation this one-day
retreat
will certainly prove to be an experience over which you will
never get!
Registration $45
non-members (includes lunch)
Registration
$25 members other than Benefactors.
Saturday ends
approximately 5:00 PM.
Please read:
Registration and Cancellation Information
before registering.
Registration
on-line or,
You may call -
609.268.9151
Checks can be Made
Payable To: The Zen Society
Master
Card/Visa Accepted
Copyright 2007 © The Zen Society. All rights
reserved.
