Many people have an image of Zen as something difficult when actually it is a very clear and concise teaching. The Chinese character with which the word is written means to indicate or point to the essential, underlying oneness of all things. Zen is to awaken to this principle and truth of nature and the way to realize our innate, delusion-free, peace of mind. Zen practice is to eliminate the sense of separation between the self and others that we always project.
Zazen, or sitting meditation, is central to Zen practice. It is to sit without seeking enlightenment and without rejecting delusion. Zen teachers often encourage their students to “just sit,” letting everything be as-it-is. When Buddha attained enlightenment, he was seated in zazen meditation. The same practice has been followed for over 2,500 years by the women and men who sit in zazen.
If you would like to sit with us at Zenshuji and if you are new to zazen or to our Zazenkai, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of the zazen session for an orientation. We suggest you wear clothing that is loose, comfortable, and preferably dark in color. Please do not wear shorts.
Hours:
Sat 6:30am-8am, Sun 8am-9am, Mon 6:30pm-8pm
(Zazen will be cancelled on holidays and for special events. Please check the Monthly Calendar page.)
禅の根本は坐禅です。坐禅は、仏教に入る正門です。ものごとの真実のすがた、あり方を見極めて、これに正しく対応していく心のはたらきを調えるよう努めます。
How to do Zazen
Join Zenshuji Zazenkai Email List
- Detailed Hours -
Saturday Morning:
6:30am Zazen
7:10am Kinhin (Walking meditation)
7:20am Zazen
8:00am End of Zazen
8:05am Porridge Breakfast
Sunday Morning:
8:00am Zazen
8:25am Kinhin (Walking meditation)
8:35am Zazen
9:00am Morning Service
9:30am Samu - Zendo Sōji (Zendo cleaning)
Monday Evening:
6:30pm Zazen
7:10pm Kinhin (Walking meditation)
7:20pm Zazen
8:00pm End of Zazen
(Zazen will be cancelled on holidays and for special events. Please check the Monthly Calendar page.)
For more Information, please email zazen@zenshuji.org
Zazen, or sitting meditation, is central to Zen practice. It is to sit without seeking enlightenment and without rejecting delusion. Zen teachers often encourage their students to “just sit,” letting everything be as-it-is. When Buddha attained enlightenment, he was seated in zazen meditation. The same practice has been followed for over 2,500 years by the women and men who sit in zazen.
If you would like to sit with us at Zenshuji and if you are new to zazen or to our Zazenkai, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of the zazen session for an orientation. We suggest you wear clothing that is loose, comfortable, and preferably dark in color. Please do not wear shorts.
Hours:
Sat 6:30am-8am, Sun 8am-9am, Mon 6:30pm-8pm
(Zazen will be cancelled on holidays and for special events. Please check the Monthly Calendar page.)
禅の根本は坐禅です。坐禅は、仏教に入る正門です。ものごとの真実のすがた、あり方を見極めて、これに正しく対応していく心のはたらきを調えるよう努めます。
How to do Zazen
Join Zenshuji Zazenkai Email List
- Detailed Hours -
Saturday Morning:
6:30am Zazen
7:10am Kinhin (Walking meditation)
7:20am Zazen
8:00am End of Zazen
8:05am Porridge Breakfast
Sunday Morning:
8:00am Zazen
8:25am Kinhin (Walking meditation)
8:35am Zazen
9:00am Morning Service
9:30am Samu - Zendo Sōji (Zendo cleaning)
Monday Evening:
6:30pm Zazen
7:10pm Kinhin (Walking meditation)
7:20pm Zazen
8:00pm End of Zazen
(Zazen will be cancelled on holidays and for special events. Please check the Monthly Calendar page.)
For more Information, please email zazen@zenshuji.org
Zazen Meditation
