Introduction to Zen - Meditation and Koans

 beginning and deepening a meditation practice

 

This six week class covers everything you need to develop a meditation practice in your life and also points to something even more fundamental - a way to experience and live in freedom and joy, no matter what the circumstances of your life. This is the path of Zen, and this class is a first step to discovering this for yourself. 

Whether you are a person who works with their hands, an artist, a professional, or a person who doesn't use labels, Zen meditation and koans are a way of making your true life directly available to you, and with all the freedom and joy that comes with this. 

Curriculum:

Class 1: Introduction to the class, Zen, and to each other

Class 2: Zen meditation - step by step

Class 3: Koans - a direct path to insight and joy

Class 4: Meditation, a deep dive

Class 5: Stepping into a koan

Class 6: Course review and next steps

Cost: $195, LZC Members $95

This class is led by Sensei Lynda Gaudry. Lynda is an authentic Zen teacher and priest. She offers a very warm and engaging approach to Zen and meditation practice. When, not at LZC, she works as a pharmacist and is a graduate of the Shiatsu School of Canada (Masunaga style/Zen Shiatsu) and is also a graduate of the SSC Acupuncture Institute.

Register Now!Note: This class is one of the most popular and usually fills up quickly so register early to reserve your spot. Payment can be made via Paypal, Credit Card (click on the paypal icon and choose no paypal account).