Primer Series

This is a series of four classes that ground students in the fundamentals of living a Zen-inspired life. All classes are from 7:00-8:30 on Tuesday evenings. Check our "Featured Events" on our home page for specific dates each month. 

Primer 1: Living a Zen-inspired Life

This class will provide an overview of what it means to live a western life influenced by Zen principles. It will consist of a short guided-meditation and a talk that presents the benefits of living a Zen-inspired life through three important areas: openness, empathy and clarity. The principle of Heaven, Earth and Man will also be presented.

Primer 2: Introduction to Zen Life & Meditation Center

This class will familiarize you with the ZLMC practice, including its philosophy, approach and curriculum. It will consist of a talk describing ZLMC and an overview of the core curriculum offered. It will introduce the nature of Zen mindfulness practice and the Three Marks of Existence.

Primer 3: Meditation 101

This class will introduce the nuts and bolts of basic Zen meditation practice and ground you in the importance of the regular, daily practice of meditation for living a Zen-inspired life. The class will demonstrate the basic techniques of how to meditate and will provide tips and hints on how to continue a regular practice in one's daily life.

Primer 4: Meditation 102

This class will introduce further refinements to meditation practice and how these can be applied in daily life. The class will consist of dialogue and discussion of how the regular practice of meditation can benefit you and what can be done to overcome obstacles to a regular practice. This discussion will be framed in terms of the your own daily life challenges, such as stress, anxiety, depression, illness, conflict and negative emotions.

Sign up for the first Primer 1 Class: Living a Zen-inspired Life by clicking here.