What is Zen ?

Zen is a transformative and healing practice. It is a spiritual path of awakening that helps practitioners realize their inherent nature and truth of being. It is practice that takes us home to ourselves and to our world. It is a path of awakening to the beauty, joy, sorrow and grief that life is…and appreciating our responsibility to serve life.

The fundamental practices of Zen are seated meditation (zazen) and conscious mindful actions embodying a clear mind and connected heart.

Over time, one begins to see one’s life more clearly as one’s heart becomes more open, and more connected.

Zen offers a practice of simplicity of attending to the body, breath and mind in every moment.

It is helpful to practice Zen in a community of support (Sangha) that encourages an ever-opening heart