Sadly our meeting for the 16th of this month has been cancelled. Our next meeting will be on April 21st at 10:00AM. There will be a formal announcement in a few weeks.
Thank you.
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Monday, 11 March 2013
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Orientation to Zen Buddhist Practice (playlist) with Eshu Martin
Have you just started a Zen practice? Or just considering one?
This a solid practical guide to sitting With Eshu Martin, Abbot of Victoria Zen Center, located in Sooke, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. (link below)
This is Victoria Zen Center's description:
Instruction on posture and technique for Zen meditation practice (zazen). The first video in the Victoria Zen Centre's Orientation to Zen Buddhist Practice Online Course. For detailshttp://www.zenwest.ca/online-zen/84-o...
There is even a video giving tips for setting up a space to meditate in.
Remember! Meditation is exercise (or not exercise) for you mind. You may find it hard at first, so just try a little at a time. Maybe start with 10 minutes twice a day? What is important is your commitment to practice, whatever the length of time. Even that 10 minutes can help make a difference in your life. =D
As you become more comfortable, consider extending the time by 3 - 5 minutes per sit. If you can find a group to sit with it can be a wonderful support. If that is not an option, then sitting alone is perfectly fine. The most important thing to do is to practice.
Remember! Meditation is exercise (or not exercise) for you mind. You may find it hard at first, so just try a little at a time. Maybe start with 10 minutes twice a day? What is important is your commitment to practice, whatever the length of time. Even that 10 minutes can help make a difference in your life. =D
As you become more comfortable, consider extending the time by 3 - 5 minutes per sit. If you can find a group to sit with it can be a wonderful support. If that is not an option, then sitting alone is perfectly fine. The most important thing to do is to practice.
Keep in mind that there is always someone on the planet sitting (given time zones, etc =P), so in a way there is always someone sitting with us.
If you have any questions please ask! =D
In our next post, we will focus on providing you with tips for solo practice.
Gaining New Wisdom
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To decide that a certain teaching is worthwhile simply because it echoes our established opinion is very unwise. Along that easy course there is no new discovery of truth, only more stale habit.
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