Zazen, or seated meditation, is the foundation of Zen Buddhist practice. Zazen calms the mind, opens the heart, catalyzes the healing of childhood and adult trauma, regulates emotional fluctuations, and creates a sense of stability and peace in one’s life. Ultimately, with enough meditation of many years of practice and working with a qualified teacher, meditation leads to what Buddhists call enlightenment, or realization of one’s true nature.
Seated meditation can be done on a cushion, meditation benches, or in chairs. Kinhin, or walking meditation, is also an important part of our practice.
Short Introduction to Zen Meditation
5:30 – 6:30 pm, usually the first Tuesday of each month
In-person at Maitreya Abbey. Please see the CALENDAR to confirm dates. No charge or registration required. You are welcome to stay for some or all of the Tuesday meditation program afterward.
Please CONTACT US with questions or to arrange a different date.