3 hours
Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple
Starting at USD 23
Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple
3717 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, United States
Step into Stillness
An Introduction to Zen Training
Feeling overwhelmed or distracted? Seeking clarity in a fast-moving world?
Join us for a beginner-friendly Zen workshop rooted in a 2,500-year-old tradition of simplicity, insight, and stillness.
Learn:
- How to sit in meditation (zazen)
- A brief history of Zen
- What koans really are
You don’t need to be good at sitting still. You just need to show up.
Leave with:
- A firsthand experience of Zen
- Tools for daily clarity and mindfulness
- Connection to a sincere practice & community
As part of the session, participants will receive a copy of "Introduction to Zen Training: A Physical Approach to Meditation and Mind-Body Training" by Omori Sogen—one of the foremost Zen teachers of the twentieth century. The book, a translation of Sanzen Nyumon, serves as a foundational guide for beginners in Zen practice. Omori Sogen Roshi was the dharma predecessor of Dogen Hosokawa Roshi, founder of Daiyuzenji.
Suggested Donation:
No prior experience is necessary all are welcome!
Limited Capacity. Registration is required
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Tickets for Beginner's Meditation workshop—An Introduction to Zen Buddhism can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Workshop + Book | 45 USD |
| Workshop only (does not include book( | 23 USD |
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