A Series of 5 Classes on Tuesday Evenings
January 27 thru February 24, 2026
7:00 – 9:00 PM (January 27 only)
7:00 – 8:00 PM (all other nights)

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This class series provides an introduction to Zen meditation and mindfulness. It is primarily intended for beginners but can also serve as a good refresher for experienced practitioners. It is open and applicable to people of all faiths.

The classes will include instruction in Zen meditation, the cultivation of mindfulness following the ancient teaching on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, and how to apply these teachings in our everyday lives, giving us peace, confidence, and stability in whatever we are doing and manifesting our best to others.

The classes will be taught by the DMZC’s guiding teacher Rev. Eishin Tom Houghton. Each class will focus on one of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Each class will include periods of Zen meditation (i.e. zazen), a presentation by Eishin on one of the Four Foundations, suggested assignments for the following week intended to practice the Foundation discussed, and a sharing by participants of their experiences practicing the Foundations and zazen. The hope is that each class is very interactive between participants. Participants are encouraged to attend all classes to make the most of building relationships and practicing consistency.

The DMZC operates exclusively on free-will donations. A suggested donation for the series of 5 classes is $50, although no one will be turned away for lack of funds. To register, please email dsmzencenter@gmail.com with your intent to attend the class. The deadline for registration is January 20, 2026.