Getting started

If you are new to Zen meditation and would like to receive basic instruction, we recommend visiting us at the following times:

• Saturdays, 10 am
• Tuesdays, 7 pm
• Thursdays, 7 pm
• Sundays, 8:30 am

Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.

We especially recommend the Saturday morning sessions. On your first visit, you will receive an introduction to Zen and the practice of zazen (Zen meditation). Additional instruction occurs during zazen and other scheduled activities.

If you already have experience in Zen meditation, we can use this first session to orient you to our practice.

What to Wear

Many students find traditional Japanese-style clothing to be practical and comfortable for Zen training; you'll see some of our members wearing these, and we can help you obtain them if you like. Otherwise, any comfortable garment for meditation and physical activity, suitably modest and without bright colors or words, is fine.

For tea ceremony, clothing as listed above is appropriate and white socks are required.