Investigating Zen Practice: A One-Day Workshop
With Ed Gensho Welsh and Kosho Ault
February 7, 2026
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
These workshops fill with waitlists. If you are not coming, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to someone else.
Suggested donation includes a vegetarian/vegan lunch. No one turned away for lack of funds.
In-person only.
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.
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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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