Spring Practice Period: Understanding Your Life Through the Practice of Zenwith Sosan Theresa FlynnThursdays, March 9 – 30, 7 – 8:30 pm(plus opening and closing ceremonies Sundays March 5 and April 2, 9 – 10:30 am) The beautiful teachings and practices of Soto Zen Buddhism can help us live our lives with joy, ease, creativity,…
Read MoreMarch One Day Sesshinwith Myo On HaglerMarch 10, 7 – 9 pm and March 11, 6:30 am – 9pm CTIn-person and on Zoom Sesshin, which means “collecting the heart/mind”, provides a rare chance to step into a sanctuary of stillness, to close the door for a little while on the cacophony, and to appreciate the freedom and spaciousness…
Read MoreGetting Started in ZenWednesday, March 157 – 9pm CTIn-person and on ZoomValue: $25 In this 2 hour workshop you receive all the tools you’ll need to get started on your personal journey in Zen practice. Instruction will be given in zazen meditation, basic Buddhist philosophy, developing a home practice, as well as practicing as part of a…
Read MoreRelaxing into the River of Joy: a Daylong Retreatwith Koji AcquavivaSaturday April 1st, 9am – 5pm CTIn-person and on Zoom In this daylong retreat we will forge a connection with the joy and ease which must fuel our practice if we’re to awaken to wisdom and compassion. Practices will be tailored to increase relaxation which…
Read MoreExploring the Life of the Buddhawith Myo On Susan HaglerTuesdays, April 11 – May 7, 7 – 8:30 pm In this four week class, we will look at Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha’s life both before and after his great awakening. Using the book Path of Compassion by Thich Nhat Hanh we will study the Buddha’s childhood,…
Read MoreSpring Retreat at HokyojiThursday, April 27, Noon through Sunday, April 30, 3 pmLed by Sosan Theresa Flynn You are invited to attend our spring retreat in the wondrous natural setting and well-appointed accommodations provided by Hokyoji Zen Practice Community. Hokyoji is located among the forested hills of southeastern Minnesota, adjacent to the Winnebago Creek in…
Read MoreClick below for an overview of upcoming classes, sesshin, retreats, workshops and more. 2023
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