Workshops
Silver Dragons Monthly Gathering on Aging, Death and Dying (Online)
With Kodo Conover
Zoom Only Join other Silver Dragons (people 60 and older) to deeply explore Aging, Death, and Dying through a Buddhist Lens. We will meet monthly over zoom for the rest of 2025 with preselected topics and both large and small group facilitated discussions. In her Dharma Talk “Diving into Impermanence,” Chozen Roshi taught: Impermanence […]
Introduction to Monastic Practice: 1 day retreat at Great Vow
With Senior Lay Practitioner and/or Ordained Priest
This one-day in-person workshop at Great Vow Zen Monastery is for those who want an introduction to practice and to the monastery. Learn how to practice using ancient methods that are applicable in today’s world: Basic posture instruction and guidance on sitting with stability Carrying practice into our daily life Chanting Seated and walking […]
Deepening Freedom through The Work: A Gentle Deconstruction of Identity
With Eduardo Kyozen Zambrano
There is a true person of no rank who is constantly coming and going from the portals of your face. Who is that true person of no rank? ~ Rinzai Why Come: In the quiet of the monastery we will combine zazen with Byron Katie’s inquiry, The Work, to question the stories that hold the […]
Silver Dragons Monthly Gathering on Aging, Death and Dying (Online)
With Kodo Conover
Zoom Only Join other Silver Dragons (people 60 and older) to deeply explore Aging, Death, and Dying through a Buddhist Lens. We will meet monthly over zoom for the rest of 2025 with preselected topics and both large and small group facilitated discussions. In her Dharma Talk “Diving into Impermanence,” Chozen Roshi taught: Impermanence […]
Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton and Ed Gensho Welsh
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 […]
Silver Dragons Monthly Gathering on Aging, Death and Dying (Online)
With Kodo Conover
Zoom Only Join other Silver Dragons (people 60 and older) to deeply explore Aging, Death, and Dying through a Buddhist Lens. We will meet monthly over zoom for the rest of 2025 with preselected topics and both large and small group facilitated discussions. In her Dharma Talk “Diving into Impermanence,” Chozen Roshi taught: Impermanence […]
Seeing Through Obstacles - Inner Critic, Perfectionist and More...
With Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
“Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes.” – W. Whitman Transformation of our hearts and minds has never been more vital. The very possibility for future humans to experience Truth, Beauty and Goodness is up in the air! And yet, most of us have significant challenges following […]
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 at […]
Silver Dragons Monthly Gathering on Aging, Death and Dying (Online)
With Kodo Conover
Zoom Only Join other Silver Dragons (people 60 and older) to deeply explore Aging, Death, and Dying through a Buddhist Lens. We will meet monthly over zoom for the rest of 2025 with preselected topics and both large and small group facilitated discussions. In her Dharma Talk “Diving into Impermanence,” Chozen Roshi taught: Impermanence […]
Silver Dragons Monthly Gathering on Aging, Death and Dying (Online)
With Kodo Conover
Zoom Only Join other Silver Dragons (people 60 and older) to deeply explore Aging, Death, and Dying through a Buddhist Lens. We will meet monthly over zoom for the rest of 2025 with preselected topics and both large and small group facilitated discussions. In her Dharma Talk “Diving into Impermanence,” Chozen Roshi taught: Impermanence […]