Workshops
Investigating Zen Practice: a one-day workshop
With Kosho Ault 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 […]
Basics of Buddhism: Online class series
With Laura Jomon Martin and Ed Gensho Welsh
This course introduces the key teachings of Buddhism as they are embodied in our Zen tradition. We will explore the biography of the Buddha in historical context and engage with the foundational practices he taught. This course is a requirement for Jukai, but anyone who is interested is welcome to participate. This class takes place […]
Death's Tiny Tea House - Diving into Impermanence
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, […]
Death's Tiny Tea House - The Nine Contemplations of Atisha
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 - What Dies?
The Five Remembrances And, at the same time, we live and practice in a culture that generally discourages discussion of dying, death, and grief. Death’s Tiny Tea House will provide the community an opportunity for an open conversation about death and related topics. Discussion at this Tea House will start from Hogen Bays Roshi’s Short […]
Investigating Zen Practice: a one-day workshop
With Kosho Ault 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 […]
The Work: a weekend Inquiry workshop
With Eduardo 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 to you have about your life and the world that actually are not in service to the development of compassion? We hold many views simply from […]