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The Zen study group will resume on January 10. For the start of 2024, the study will consist of reading and discussing Shunryu Suzuki’s “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal talks on Zen meditation and practice.” This is a classic of Western Zen. Everyone is welcome. We will read the book together during our sessions. There is no advanced reading necessary nor is it necessary to acquire your own copy of the book. You can certainly do these things if you want to, but it is not necessary. Please consider participating in the study group!
Special Study Group – Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Rev. Taizen Dale Verkuilen, co-founder of the Midwest Soto Zen Community based in Madison, Wisconsin, will be visiting the Des Moines Zen Center and will be leading a special study group this evening. All are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to experience exposure to a different teacher from our Dainin Katagiri lineage. The evening’s schedule will be the normal Wednesday schedule as follows:
5:40 – 6:00 PM – Introduction and orientation for newcomers
6:00 – 6:40 PM – Zazen and sutra recitation
6:40 – 6:50 PM – Break
6:50 – 8:00 PM – Study group led by Taizen
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