Zen
“If one mind is clear, the whole universe is clear. If one mind is not clear, the whole universe is not clear.”
- Seung Sahn Sunim
Zen means understanding my True Self: “What am I?”
Zen is not a religion or a belief system, but a clear path of directly seeing, or “meditation”. Grounded in a stable (sitting) posture, and returning to soft awareness of our natural breath (or chanting, or reciting mantra), we return to mind’s luminous quiescence, which is always present behind the ceaseless chatter of the thinking mind. Through regular practice, we gain clarity and bright energy which we can use to improve our lives and the lives of those around us! Zen is not based on conceptual understanding, but rather on letting go of the habits and patterns which are created by thinking.
People of any religion or faith can practice Zen, as it requires no oath or commitment to any tradition or system.
We practice together, sitting quietly side by side, in an intimacy that we can only share in this non-verbal communion. You can join us regardless of your previous experience with any sort of meditiation practice.
