Meeting with a Zen Teacher ~~“Dokusan”

During Zen meditation periods, you will have the opportunity for a one-on-one (dokusan) with a Zen teacher. Although not required, it is highly encouraged.

Zen practice is unique this way—having the chance to speak privately with a teacher to help you with questions.

We often do not have words to express what is happening in our Zen practice and in our life with Zen. Speaking with someone who has been practicing a while can help on the path.

You may request Zen practice instruction, ask questions, or have a conversation about practice, or just if you want encouragement— by contacting SenseiMartine@joyfulmindzendo.org, or by coming to one of our practice periods and speaking to the teacher, or Head Monk.