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The Zen path is not only a path of sitting–it’s a path of living. At its heart is the Bodhisattva vow: a commitment to meet the suffering of the world with wisdom, compassion, and an open heart. In this course, you’ll explore the Six Paramitas–six profound practices that have guided Zen practitioners for centuries–and learn how to bring them to life in your own daily experience.
As the third and culminating course in our Core Curriculum, this four-session series, taught by our Abbot, Roshi Robert Althouse, offers a complete map for the spiritually engaged life:
Awakened Heart: Zen-inspired Living – Discover bodhicitta, the awakened heart that forms the bedrock of Zen practice and the Bodhisttva’s way.
Generosity & Discipline: Overcoming Greed and Ignorance – The first two paramitas invite us to return to our innate generosity and cultivate the discipline that sustains practice and joyful living.
Patience & Energy: Overcoming Anger and Laziness – Learn how to meet anger with skill and find the inner energy that carries you through difficulties.
Meditation and Wisdom in Daily Life – The final two paramitas weave contemplative depth into the fabric of everyday life.
Early Bird Special– Register before May 9
Nonmembers $179 (regular $199); Members $159 (regular $179)
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, & 27 | Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 AM CST | Online
OPEN YOUR HEART, FIND YOUR TRUE NATURE
Four-week course | Hybrid
Begins Thur.. May 7th | 6:30–8:00 PM
Feel overwhelmed by stress? Struggling to quiet the mind? You’re not alone–and there’s a proven path forward.
This beginner-friendly course gives you everything you need to start a sustainable meditation practice. In just four weeks, you’ll learn evidence-based techniques drawn from 2,500 years of Buddhist wisdom, now validated by modern neuroscience.
What you’ll gain:
Practical tools to reduce stress and anxiety immediately
Clear, step-by-step guidance from experienced teachers
Understanding of how meditation physically changes your brain
A daily practice you’ll actually stick with
A supportive community of fellow learners
Perfect for: Complete beginners, stressed professionals, parents, caregivers, anyone seeking more calm and clarity in daily life.
No special equipment, prior experience, or beliefs required. Just bring an open mind and your good heart.
Early Bird Discount Before April 9th
Pricing:
Early bird Discount: Nonmember-$125, Member-$99
Nonmember-$135, Member-$110
Indra's Net Live Open Mic & Lei Day Celebration Friday, May 1st | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | In-Person & Online
May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi — a celebration of beauty, generosity, and the art of connection. It is also the perfect evening to gather for Indra's Net Live Open Mic, inspired by the ancient metaphor in which every jewel reflects all others in an infinite web of interconnection. Like a lei, we are each a blossom strung together, each one essential to the whole.
This open mic is an invitation to share your voice — spoken word, poetry, music, storytelling, or whatever form your practice takes. Each offering becomes a jewel in the net, a flower in the lei, illuminating and being illuminated by every other. Whether you come to share or simply to witness, you are part of the weaving.
Join us in person at Zen Life & Meditation Center or from wherever you are via Zoom. All are welcome. All voices belong.
$10 registration fee benefits Zen Life & Meditation Center.
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Cultivating mindful awareness through our practice
Zen meditation and the cultivation of mindful awareness form the core of our practice, offering profound benefits such as stress management, deeper relationships, and a richer life experience.
The center is like a breath of fresh air in this chaotic and ungrounded time in history. It has given me an insightful perspective on what is essential in this life we all share.
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