The Formal Training Program is
reserved for those persons who have a genuine spiritual
aspiration to come to awakening (Enlightenment) and are willing
to exert themselves
in their practice.
Practice periods are led by
Seijaku Roshi and Senior Monks and usually focus on a particular
teaching or aspect of authentic spiritual practice. A practice
period is the traditional Zen way to deepen and intensify one's
spirituality.
Zazen or seated meditation is
the very core of zen training and practice. Zazen,
service, sangha (community), zen studies, and ceremonies are the
bodily enactment of our vow to awaken for the benefit of all
beings. The training schedule and all of our activities are
designed to support the individual and the community's
commitment to end the influences of fear in oneself and in the
world.
There are fundamentally three
practice periods. Applicants are welcomed to join the
practice period at a level of commitment that is appropriate to
their circumstances, however are encouraged to participate in at
least one sitting a week at Pine Wind Monday through Thursday;
Two Saturday mornings a Month; Monthly meetings with
Seijaku Roshi (Dokusan), and all scheduled Sesshin’s during each
"practice period".
Practice Periods
Fall Practice Period
September 7 - November 2
Winter Intensive Period
December 8 - December 14
Spring-Summer Period
March 1 - June 21
* Participation at some level
in all three periods is required.
Applications can be obtained
from Zen Center or downloaded by clicking on the
link below. All applications must be accompanied by a $50
non-refundable application fee. If you have any questions about
the application process, please call or email the Zen Center at
609.268.9151 or
ninshin@jizo-an.org.
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