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"In order to meet the challenges facing all of us, we will need a spirituality grounded in the human heart, rather than in beliefs or ideals. One that cultivates the best in each of us, challenges us to function at the level of full self-expression, and affirms the fundamental and immeasurable value of every living being." — Seijaku Roshi
We strive to live a more authentic, compassionate, and engaged life. "Through daily meditation, prayer, and contemplation, in our Zen Community, we aspire to be transformed in mind and heart by embodying the Buddhadharma (the Path of Loving-Kindness, Compassion, and Service) in ways appropriate for our times."
Anyone no matter ther religious affiliation, faith, or beliefs is welcome to join us in another expression of what we all share in common, a dream for a more loving, compassionate, and kind world.
"For in the final analysis, our most basic common link, is that we all inhabit this small planet, we all breathe the same air, we all cherish our children's futures, and we are all mortal." John F. Kennedy, Speech at The American University, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1963
Featured event
Zen Studies: The Impression of Forms
Zen Studies Program - In Person and Online
$15 Donation at the door or through Zeffy for livestream
Join Reverend Kevin Genjo Leblanc for Zazen and a Dharma Talk:
THE IMPRESSION OF FORMS
All practices have a form that is necessary… both secular and religious…the lawyer and doctor have training and learning in their specific field. So does the priest or monk as well as all lay practitioners. The form is the discipline and each person is drawn to their own desired one. If you want to learn Tai Chi, Psychology or Zazen you must understand the form and work towards mastering it. This is just the physical and intellectual aspect of all disciplines…the great challenge is not getting caught in the psychological trap of the form. Whether it's monk or doctor or senator.
The form is there as a tool and nothing more…if one is unaware of the trap, it will be like extra mouths on an already noisy face.
Join us for an evening of Zazen, (seated meditation) Kinhin (walking meditation) chanting of the Sutras and a Dharma discussion—both in-person and online.
* IN-PERSON at our Cherry Hill zendo, or ONLINE:
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(in-person need not register online)
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