Investigating Zen Practice: a one-day workshop

With Kosho Ault and Ed Gensho Welsh

February 1, 2025

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
  • Maximum $35.00 – By donation; $35 suggested - no one turned away for lack of funds

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:

  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

Kosho Ault

Kosho Janet Ault lives in Portland and holds the roles of Assistant Temple Manager at Heart of Wisdom and Manager of Trillium Zen practice house. She previously lived and trained at Great Vow Zen Monastery for six years, including two years of postulancy. She is a co-chair of the Engaged Buddhism Committee and believes deeply […]

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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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