Investigating Zen Practice: a one-day workshop
With Darah Shonin Ashton and Ed Gensho Welsh
April 12, 2025
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 cushion
- Chanting
- Mindful eating
- Work practice
- Stillness
- Walking meditation
- Koans
- Tradition and ritual
- Dharma teachings
Lunch is included. Your RSVP helps us know how much lunch to prepare.
About the Leaders
Darah Shonin Ashton
Darah Shonin Ashton has practiced with the Zen Community of Oregon since 2009 and was made a Dharma holder in 2019. She currently co-leads Thursday evening meditation at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. Since 2019 she has served as treasurer for ZCO. Shonin recently retired from a 30 year chiropractic career and enjoys spending more […]
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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.
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