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SOTO ZEN in ZOOM - Saturdays - a safe place to discuss Zen
SOTO ZEN in ZOOM - Saturdays - a safe place to discuss Zen
Weekly Zen Meditation meetings followed by a talk and Q&A session. Duration 1-hour. Led by Sensei Ryuko, a Soto Zen Priest and a Master Zen Teacher in various traditions. Our practice is based on the Japanese Soto tradition, but combines this with our background in Rinzai (koan work), Korean and Vietnamese Zen practices. All welcome regardless of experience, and particularly welcome if you share our community spirit that helping ourselves is as important as helping others. We typically sit for just 10 minutes, then a talk followed by discussion. This is a very lively group that discusses a wide range of Zen-related issues and questions. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/516177070 We are a "Zen center without walls" using Zoom to meet. Visit us at our website: http://www.stillcenter.org For more information, recorded talks, our books, and more. We are open to all members worldwide.
Saturday Morning Service, Sitting Meditation, & Dharma Talk
Saturday Morning Service, Sitting Meditation, & Dharma Talk
Four different teachers will rotate talks with a Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta practices. 🙏 >>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<< https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093952030 All are welcome to be a part of our Saturday morning service. Experience not necessary. Those of any faith or lack thereof are welcome. All that is required is an open mind to learn how to promote wellness, happiness, love, and peace to oneself and all sentient beings. Typically a service will include the following: -->Check in at 8:30. (How you're doing.) -->Silent meditation, seated on cushion, chair, or one of the pews. -->Dharma talk from either Thay Kozen or one of five other teachers. (Buddhist teaching on how to alleviate suffering and promote happiness and peace.) -->Metta practice. (Loving kindness.) -->Sutra recitation and discussion. (Sutras are the written Dharma teachings.) -->Much love and laughter. WHO IS WELCOME? No experience needed. Open to those of all faiths of lack thereof. First-timers especially welcome. The Mount Adams Thiền Buddhist Temple is small country temple with both Northern & Southern Chan (Thiền) traditions. MISSION Our mission is to work towards the cessation of suffering by providing Meditation and Dharma (the teachings) education and support for our community. THAY KOZEN The service is lead by Venerable Thich Minh Tinh (Thay Kozen). Thich Minh Tinh has been transmitted in the Vietnamese Rinzai Zen line of Thich Thien An and Thich An Giao. In addition he has studied in Japan with Nanrei Kabori Roshi, then in the US with Soyu Mastsuoka Roshi, then in Japan with Doki Suda Roshi. Matsuoka Roshi later transmitted Kozen after a period of time as the Long Beach Zen Center’s administrative assistant. It is under Matsuoka Roshi’s and Thich An Giao’s request that Kozen teaches and maintains a temple and teaches . Saito Roshi from Japan, has been a mentor and dear friend and teacher. Saito Roshi and Kozen were both student priests over 40 years ago in Southern Japan. They worked and studied together at a large temple. CHANT BOOK You can download the temple's chant book at https://mtadamszen.org/chant-book/ MASTER DOGEN’S REMINDER  Let us be respectfully reminded: Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and with it our only chance. Each of us must aspire to awaken. Be aware: do not squander your life. 🙏 To get a sneak preview, feel free to visit our collection of videos recorded from Zoom: https://www.mtadamsbuddhisttemple.com/mount-adams-buddhist-temple-videos/
Mahayana Thiền (Zen) Meditation Service
Mahayana Thiền (Zen) Meditation Service
Four different teachers will rotate talks with a Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta practices. 🙏 >>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<< https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093952030 All are welcome to be a part of our evening service. Experience not necessary. Those of any faith or lack thereof are welcome. All that is required is an open mind to learn how to promote wellness, happiness, love, and peace to oneself and all sentient beings. Typically a service will include the following: * Check in. (How you’re doing.) * Silent meditation, seated on cushion, chair, or one of the pews. * Dharma talk from either Thay Kozen or one of five other teachers. (Buddhist teaching on how to alleviate suffering and promote happiness and peace.) * Metta practice. (Loving kindness.) * Sutra recitation and discussion. (Sutras are the written Dharma teachings.) * Much love and laughter. 🙏
Mt Adams Buddhist Temple ZOOM Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta.
Mt Adams Buddhist Temple ZOOM Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta.
Four different teachers will rotate talks with a Dharma talk, meditation, sutra, and metta practices. 🙏 >>>> ZOOM ID/Link <<<< https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5093952030 All are welcome to be a part of our Saturday morning service. Experience not necessary. Those of any faith or lack thereof are welcome. All that is required is an open mind to learn how to promote wellness, happiness, love, and peace to oneself and all sentient beings. Typically a service will include the following: -->Check in at 8:30. (How you're doing.) -->Silent meditation, seated on cushion, chair, or one of the pews. -->Dharma talk from either Thay Kozen or one of five other teachers. (Buddhist teaching on how to alleviate suffering and promote happiness and peace.) -->Metta practice. (Loving kindness.) -->Sutra recitation and discussion. (Sutras are the written Dharma teachings.) -->Much love and laughter. WHO IS WELCOME? No experience needed. Open to those of all faiths of lack thereof. First-timers especially welcome. The Mount Adams Thiền Buddhist Temple is small country temple with both Northern & Southern Chan (Thiền) traditions. MISSION Our mission is to work towards the cessation of suffering by providing Meditation and Dharma (the teachings) education and support for our community. THAY KOZEN The service is lead by Venerable Thich Minh Tinh (Thay Kozen). Thich Minh Tinh has been transmitted in the Vietnamese Rinzai Zen line of Thich Thien An and Thich An Giao. In addition he has studied in Japan with Nanrei Kabori Roshi, then in the US with Soyu Mastsuoka Roshi, then in Japan with Doki Suda Roshi. Matsuoka Roshi later transmitted Kozen after a period of time as the Long Beach Zen Center’s administrative assistant. It is under Matsuoka Roshi’s and Thich An Giao’s request that Kozen teaches and maintains a temple and teaches . Saito Roshi from Japan, has been a mentor and dear friend and teacher. Saito Roshi and Kozen were both student priests over 40 years ago in Southern Japan. They worked and studied together at a large temple. CHANT BOOK You can download the temple's chant book at https://mtadamszen.org/chant-book/ MASTER DOGEN’S REMINDER  Let us be respectfully reminded: Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and with it our only chance. Each of us must aspire to awaken. Be aware: do not squander your life. 🙏 To get a sneak preview, feel free to visit our collection of videos recorded from Zoom: https://www.mtadamsbuddhisttemple.com/mount-adams-buddhist-temple-videos/
Saturday Silent Sitting Meditation
Saturday Silent Sitting Meditation
Join us for Saturday Silent Sitting Meditation virtual practice from 9:00-10:00am Meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice and we hope that you can take advantage of this new opportunity for Shamata Meditation that can bring peace and tranquillity to our lives. Introduction will be given up request. Join us in person at 4168 Herschel St or you can rsvp for zoom link.
Morning Meditation Exercise (Irvine)
Morning Meditation Exercise (Irvine)
Due to the pandemic, please reach us out first before you go to the park to find us. Thanks. Meanwhile, you are encouraged to learn the meditation and read books through the Internet. https://en.falundafa.org/ Falun Dafa has five gentle, easy-to-learn exercises, one of which is a meditation. Free of charge.
Success Meditation
Success Meditation
Although success looks different for everyone, the tools for achieving it are the same. Why is it so hard for people to make positive, lasting changes in our lives? It’s because we’re trying to change the outer world, without changing our inner world. Our minds tend to repeat the same thoughts and behavior patterns of the past. When we refresh our minds and break free of those patterns, we find that we have the wisdom and ability to make the necessary changes to succeed. \*\*RSVP here : https://www.onlinemeditationevents.com/class/success-meditation/

Soto Zen Events This Week

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Sacred Sundays with Michael Gregory via FACEBOOK or ZOOM
Sacred Sundays with Michael Gregory via FACEBOOK or ZOOM
New Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am PT In-Person in San Diego, California ï»żand Live on Zoom and Facebook Zoom: 885 970 5149 Password: Dharma Join Mindfulness Meditation Sarasota for ONLINE ONLY guided meditation and no-nonsense meditation instruction enabling those who are beginners on the path as well as seasoned practitioners to settle body and mind while exploring the foundational methods of meditation as handed down from a 2500 year old tradition. Core instructions for developing mindfulness, along with specific topical discussions, are presented each Sunday. On FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulnessmeditationcenters Our classes and courses are open to anyone, both beginning students and practitioners are welcome, and is also suitable for advanced practitioners wishing to reacquaint themselves with the core principles of the tradition. PLEASE JOIN US
Mindfulness Meditation & Dharma Talk
Mindfulness Meditation & Dharma Talk
Mindfulness Meditation Centers Founder, Lama Michael Gregory, explores Awakening Your Nature this Sunday. Out of concern for our members and guests, live Sunday meetings are being suspended for the next several weeks. Our founder, Michael Gregory, continues to offer Sunday classes live on Facebook, beginning at 8:00 AM mountain daylight time. Follow him on this link to receive notification of Sunday classes. https://www.facebook.com/michael.gregory.9212 Thank you and look forward to seeing you soon! May you be happy. May you be well. May you be safe. May you be peaceful and at ease. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please join Mindfulness Meditation Denver for guided meditation and no-nonsense meditation instruction enabling those who are beginners on the path as well as seasoned practitioners to settle body and mind while exploring the foundational methods of meditation as handed down from a 2500 year old tradition. Core instruction for developing mindfulness, along with specific topical discussions are presented throughout the month. Our classes and courses are open to anyone, both beginning students and practitioners are welcome, and is also suitable for advanced practitioners wishing to reacquaint themselves with the core principles of the tradition as taught by passionate, seasoned teachers with long-term practice backgrounds. As with all MMC programs, this course is offered by generosity only. That means there is no fee, but there will be a donation button on the course’s website if you wish to offer support for the teachers and the program. This is available due to the sustained membership of the larger MMC community. If you wish to be a sustaining member which is encouraged please go to our community's webpage and contribute: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/contribute/ Follow us on Facebook: Denver: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulnessmeditationcentersdenver/ Evergreen: https://www.facebook.com/Mindfulness-Meditation-Centers-Evergreen-CO-148032648581505/ We look forward to seeing you Sunday! Clare, Adam, Noel, Margie and Kitty
San Jose - Sunday Free Online Guided Meditation- Beginners and Above
San Jose - Sunday Free Online Guided Meditation- Beginners and Above
Meditate, meet and get motivated. Meditation that you can use. Meditate for spiritual awakening, stress care, personal development, health... How to join? Please click on 'Attend Online' to get Zoom link We recommend joining by laptop for better experience. All levels welcome. You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal Facebook for more resources- more live events, recorded sessions, self learning units, mentorship, downloads..... Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeMeditateGroup More at: https://sahajayogareview.wordpress.com/ Expected Outcome of class? 1. Learn how to meditate at home 2. Learn best practices and techniques 3. Experience the 'awakening' of healing energy within us that gives peace and balance 4. Sahaja Yoga meditation toolkit resources to apply techniques learnt in daily life What happens after this class? These recurring classes are meant to come together and meditate and learn little by little, so please plan to join them every week for growth in your meditative state and practice. You are equipped with knowledge to start practicing from day 1. As you join us for subsequent classes you are taken forward in meditation practice. In case you are unable to join a class, don't worry and rejoin any time and you can always start afresh. Do share this event with you friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones. It may change their life and it may be the best gift they ever got :). Need Help? Please feel free to email or WhatsApp following in case you have more questions or face difficulties joining Zoom session. We will try to keep you informed about more meditation events. Bhargava.potukuchi@gmail.com +15132038961 Stay safe and keep meditating! #free # guided #meditation # meditate #kundalini #social #language #culture #sahaja #transformation #peace #meditation #stress #depression #wellness #international #guided #experiences #sahaja yoga #Shri Mataji #Nirmala Devi #review #anxiety #center #Yoga
Morning Meditation Exercise (Irvine)
Morning Meditation Exercise (Irvine)
Due to the pandemic, please reach us out first before you go to the park to find us. Thanks. Meanwhile, you are encouraged to learn the meditation and read books through the Internet. https://en.falundafa.org/ Falun Dafa has five gentle, easy-to-learn exercises, one of which is a meditation. Free of charge.
Sunday Boston Free Online Guided Meditation Class
Sunday Boston Free Online Guided Meditation Class
Meditate, meet and get motivated. Meditation that you can use. Meditate for spiritual awakening, stress care, personal development, health... How to join? Please click on 'Attend Online' to RSVP to get Zoom link We recommend joining by laptop for better experience. All levels welcome. You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal Facebook for more resources- more live events, recorded sessions, self learning units, mentorship, downloads..... Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeMeditateGroup More at: https://sahajayogareview.wordpress.com/ Expected Outcome of class? 1. Learn how to meditate at home 2. Learn best practices and techniques 3. Experience the 'awakening' of healing energy within us that gives peace and balance 4. Sahaja Yoga meditation toolkit resources to apply techniques learnt in daily life What happens after this class? These recurring classes are meant to come together and meditate and learn little by little, so please plan to join them every week for growth in your meditative state and practice. You are equipped with knowledge to start practicing from day 1. As you join us for subsequent classes you are taken forward in meditation practice. In case you are unable to join a class, don't worry and rejoin any time and you can always start afresh. Do share this event with you friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones. It may change their life and it may be the best gift they ever got :). Need Help? Please feel free to email or WhatsApp following in case you have more questions or face difficulties joining Zoom session. We will try to keep you informed about more meditation events. Bhargava.potukuchi@gmail.com +15132038961 Stay safe and keep meditating! #free # guided #meditation # meditate #kundalini #social #language #culture #sahaja #transformation #peace #meditation #stress #depression #wellness #international #guided #experiences #sahaja yoga #Shri Mataji #Nirmala Devi #review #anxiety #center #Yoga
Recovering The Way: A fusion of Qigong, Western Medicinal Theory and 12-Step
Recovering The Way: A fusion of Qigong, Western Medicinal Theory and 12-Step
I'm Dan Weicher, developer of Recovering the Way, which is a fusion of qigong, the Scientific Method and 12-step. Some time after coming into a 12 step program I met with Dr. Roger Jahnke OMD of The Institute Of Integral Qigong, It started a long and deep learning experience of integrating the principles of Internal Alchemy into my life. I realized pretty soon that the 12-step paradigm was also one of Alchemy, and the two of them worked well together. You might be saying, “That’s really nice for you, Dan, but I'm not interested in meditation", or "That’s really nice for you, Dan, I don't need a program for addiction" Bu there's a new pathology in the world now now that tis coming directly at us. And I don’t just mean the pandemic of the COVID virus. I'm talking about, if you a virus of freneticism that has overtaken us like a tsunami. We all have addictive tendencies, and just like gene expression, certain environmental phenomena can bring to surface the dis-ease. And it’s nearly impossible for us to avoid the effects of the new world of electronic phenomena and it is laying bare the compulsive, addictive parts of our personalities. Where people may not have considered themselves dependent, it’s being laid bare now for us. So, why this fusion? Just as Chinese medicine is a paradigm for healing and Western medicine is a paradigm for healing, the 12-Step process is a paradigm for healing. The fusion of the paradigms is how I healed and it can work for you too. I've seen in recovery circles that there are many people who have come to grips with a lot of their pressing issues but they're still very rife and tense, as if the body won't stop being in a state of excitation. I've also seen many people come into yoga or meditation class expecting for the addictive or compulsive part of their personality to abate and subside. It doesn’t necessarily always work. Recovering The Way is advantageous for those people who might be looking to see how they can integrate themselves better into today’s life. The practice is in the format of a Qigong Class, incorporating parts of the Tai Chi Easy program and Integral Qigong. No experience is necessary, it is pleasing, almost effortless and can be done seated, standing or just listening. Seasoned practitioners and novices each find it beneficial. We have amongst us Physicians, Scientists, Doctors of Oriental Medicine, Teachers and people from all walks of life and all ages. It is easy seamless and graspable to just about anybody. We bring into the body aspects of mind that allude us and visa versa. By integrating simplified Qigong (gentle movement, breath regulation, meditation and self massage), with simplified Recovery principles (self awareness of conduct and thought) we attain a level of internal harmony that may surprise us. This is all done under the backdrop a simple understanding of the most modern aspects of human physiology. In lay terms we are given valuable information on how the brain, the blood and or bodies interact. Daniel Weicher Founder Recovering The Way Qigong A fusion of Healing Paradigms
San Antonio- Sunday Free Online Guided Meditation- Beginners and Above
San Antonio- Sunday Free Online Guided Meditation- Beginners and Above
Meditate, meet and get motivated. Meditation that you can use. Meditate for spiritual awakening, stress care, personal development, health... How to join? Please click on 'Attend Online' to RSVP to get Zoom link We recommend joining by laptop for better experience. All levels welcome. You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal Facebook for more resources- more live events, recorded sessions, self learning units, mentorship, downloads..... Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeMeditateGroup More at: https://sahajayogareview.wordpress.com/ Expected Outcome of class? 1. Learn how to meditate at home 2. Learn best practices and techniques 3. Experience the 'awakening' of healing energy within us that gives peace and balance 4. Sahaja Yoga meditation toolkit resources to apply techniques learnt in daily life What happens after this class? These recurring classes are meant to come together and meditate and learn little by little, so please plan to join them every week for growth in your meditative state and practice. You are equipped with knowledge to start practicing from day 1. As you join us for subsequent classes you are taken forward in meditation practice. In case you are unable to join a class, don't worry and rejoin any time and you can always start afresh. Do share this event with you friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones. It may change their life and it may be the best gift they ever got :). Need Help? Please feel free to email or WhatsApp following in case you have more questions or face difficulties joining Zoom session. We will try to keep you informed about more meditation events. Bhargava.potukuchi@gmail.com +15132038961 Stay safe and keep meditating! #free # guided #meditation # meditate #kundalini #social #language #culture #sahaja #transformation #peace #meditation #stress #depression #wellness #international #guided #experiences #sahaja yoga #Shri Mataji #Nirmala Devi #review #anxiety #center #Yoga

Soto Zen Events Near You

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Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 3B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.
Monday Night Meditation Practice
Monday Night Meditation Practice
Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Wednesday Night Meditation Practice
Wednesday Night Meditation Practice
Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg
Nature Photo Walk
Nature Photo Walk
Join WQC on April 25th from 11am-1pm at Inniswood Metro Park for a Nature Photo Walk. All types of cameras welcome! Let's enjoy spring to the fullest... đŸŒ»đŸŒŒđŸŒ·đŸ€
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)