From there, to here
Awaken Your Sunday
With Zen Meditation, Wisdom & Connection.
Upcoming Programming
4-week online course
Begins Saturday, April 11th @ 10:00
Explore the essence. of Zen through clear, practical teachings from a seasoned Zen Master. The four online classes are as follows:
SESSION 1
Navigating with Open Awareness -
A deeper, more dynamic form of mindfulness practice moving from the precision of one-pointed attention to a relational, contextual awareness.
SESSION 2
Four Foundations of Mindfulness
An elegant teaching of the Buddha presenting the arc of the spiritual path and an inflection point of letting go that characterizes the genuine path of Zen.
SESSION 3
Finding Clarity
Explores the construction of self as the primary source of suffering rooted essentially in fear and how to see through it.
SESSION 4
Living by Vow
How Zen leads to the Bodhisattva Vow to save all sentient beings and why this matters for orienting your life towards deeper meaning, purpose, and dignity.
People who have taken this class in the past are surprised at how helpful and practical it is as an introduction to the spiritual path of Zen.
Nonmember-$189, Member $169
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.
About
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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