Schedule

Location

  The First Unitarian Universalist Church
  93 W. Weisheimer
  Columbus, OH 43214 [map]

Meditation is usually held in the Fellowship Hall, but it may be held in the Worship Center or some other room, depending on conditions. Volunteers arrive early to set up the room. Look for the shoes in the hall.

Details

• Two 25 minute periods of Zazen (sitting meditation) with five minutes of Kinhin (walking meditation) in between.
• A short Zen service follows, with chants and a reading.
• Zafu (Cushions), Zabuton (Mats) and chairs are available for use.
• Please try to arrive 10 minutes prior to the session to settle without hurry.
• It is permissible to enter quietly after zazen has begun.
• If you have not previously sat in Zen Meditation, you are encouraged to attend the Introduction to Zazen class being offered twice monthly (see schedule below).
• For further information about our practice, please see our orientation page.
• If you are not a member of ZCS, donations for supplies and facilities are greatly appreciated

Introduction to Zazen (no charge, not a prerequisite to participating)

A brief overview and introduction to Zen meditation will be given. Posture, breath, and meditation hall etiquette will be described. We will also do our best to answer any questions. Cushions and mats will be provided.

Discussion, coffee, maybe a taped dharma talk