Investigating Zen Practice

With Ed Gensho Welsh and Darah Shonin Ashton

September 24, 2022

Date and Time Details: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Location Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

Address: 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA

Prices
  • By donation; $35 suggested
Program is fully booked
Program is fully booked

Experience an Introduction to Zen Practice through the Ten Directions

This one-day in-person workshop 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:

  1. Meditation and sitting with stability
  2. Mindfulness practice off the cushion
  3. Chanting
  4. Mindful eating
  5. Work practice
  6. Stillness
  7. Walking meditation
  8. Koans
  9. Tradition and ritual
  10. Dharma teachings

Lunch is included. Your RSVP helps us know how much lunch to prepare.

About the Leaders

Ed Gensho Welsh

Ed Gensho Welsh began practicing Zen in 2002 and was made a Dharma Holder in 2016. He served on the Zen Community of Oregon board of directors for 10 years. He works in IT and is a married father with three grown children.

Learn more about Ed Gensho Welsh

Darah Shonin Ashton

Darah Shonin Ashton has been practicing Zen since 2009 and was made a Dharma Holder in 2019.  She served on the ZCO Board of Directors for 6 years and is the current Treasurer.  She also works as a Chiropractor and is the mother of a grown son and daughter.

Learn more about Darah Shonin Ashton

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