Workshops
Longing and Belonging Workshop
With Kodo Conover and Linda Chōon Frischmeyer
Have you ever felt that you don't belong? Dharma teachings assure us of interconnection, and still we feel separate. What is belonging and what is the longing we experience? In this workshop, we explore this longing to belong through meditation, listening, information (research findings), inquiry and collaborative investigation. Suggested donation includes a vegetarian/vegan lunch. No […]
Death's Tiny Tea House - Diving into Impermanence
With Kodo Conover
The Buddha’s teachings on impermanence and death are fundamental: “I am of the nature to die, there is no way to escape death.“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature of change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.” The Five Remembrances And, at the same […]
The Work: a weekend Inquiry workshop
With Eduardo Kyozen Zambrano
During this Workshop, we will use Byron Katie’s method of inquiry called The Work to investigate our core beliefs and fixed ideas which cause suffering in our world. What ideas do you have about your life and the world that actually are not in service to the development of compassion? We hold many views simply […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]
Death's Tiny Tea House - The Nine Contemplations of Atisha
With Kodo Conover
The Buddha’s teachings on impermanence and death are fundamental: “I am of the nature to die, there is no way to escape death.“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature of change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.” The Five Remembrances Death’s Tiny Tea House […]
Death's Tiny Tea House - Being With Dying
With Kodo Conover
The Buddha’s teachings on impermanence and death are fundamental: “I am of the nature to die, there is no way to escape death.“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature of change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.” The Five Remembrances And, at the same […]
Practice in Activity Workshop
With Kodo Conover and Linda Chōon Frischmeyer
We spend many, many hours in activity, whether working in employment, as a volunteer, or in our homes. Work environments and the people we work with can be challenging. All work experiences are opportunities for Zen practice. Join us for a deeper dive into right action, right speech and right livelihood, and bringing spiritual practice […]
Doing The Work of Byron Katie
With Linda Chōon Frischmeyer
“Of all the diseases, all the ailments that afflict humanity, there is one common denominator: the conditioned mind. Our unconditioned minds are deeply interconnected." - Chakung Jigme Wangdrak "The Work is about internal cause and effect. It is not about the external world.” - Byron Katie Please attend Friday evening and Saturday. This in-person workshop […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton, Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]
Inner Critic Workshop
With Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This retreat will bring together parts work modality (i.e. IFS, Voice Dialogue) with Buddhist meditation practices to amplify understanding, empathy and dis-identification from parts, specifically the inner critic and perfectionist, that hinder our unfolding. Sessions will be a mix of silent and guided sitting meditation and group facilitations where participants directly explore parts of themselves such as those listed above. […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton, Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton, Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions. This one-day in-person workshop at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple is for beginners or those who want to dive deeper into Zen practice. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Meditation and sitting with stability Mindfulness practice off the […]