​​Online Zazenkai (group sitting)

 

We hold 2 kinds of zazenkai. Zazekai with Matsumoto-san twice a month, and weekly zazenkai. 

 

Zazenkai with Matsumoto-san include thorough instruction and Q&A. Whether you are new to Zen or have been doing zazen for years, he will provide you with the guidance you need.

 

Weekly zazenkai are organized by Madoka and are simply an opportunity to sit with others online. If you are new, Madoka will provide basic instructions. Participation is free.

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1. Zazenkai with Matsumoto-san

All zazenkai with Matsumoto-san include teisho (explanation and instruction), Q&A, zazen (sitting), and walking. Dokusan (brief one-on-one Q&A) is also possible.

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Matsumoto-san instructs in Japanese, and Madoka translates between English and Japanese during lectures and Q&A. She has studied with Matsumoto-san for several years and is a reliable interpreter.

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• Satori (enlightenment) is possible if you learn to do zazen correctly. Once you know what zazen really is, you can sit on your own anywhere.

• To enable you to do your Zen practice on your own, our explanations are concrete and straightforward. We welcome questions and provide sincere guidance. 

• We allocate time for questions because a degree of understanding helps you to sit without doubting your practice.

• Brief one-on-one questions (called "dokusan") are also possible if you prefer to ask your questions privately. If you would like longer private instruction, that can be scheduled for a separate time. 

• An approximate timetable of our zazenkai is below. The schedule may change depending on participants and how many questions there are.

• Beginners are welcome. Long-term practitioners will also benefit greatly from Matsumoto-san's instruction.

• ​Our instruction aims to enable you to sit in zazen on your own. 

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Dates and times of upcoming zazenkai with Jisho-san

(Dates and times are Japan standard time-JST)  

(To check your time zone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html)

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Feb 5  (Sun) 18:00-22:00 

Feb 23 (Thurs) 9:00am (N/S America Feb 26 (Sun))

March 19 (Sun) 18:00-22:00 

March 27 (Mon) 8:00am (N/S America March 26 (Sun))

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Zazen Timetable

• Open Zoom meeting (10 minutes prior to start)

• Lecture on Zen, truth, satori (enlightenment), Q&A (60 min)

• Zazen (sitting Zen) (30 min)

• Kinhin (walking Zen) (5 min) 

• Break (5 min)

• Q&A (30 min)

• Zazen (30 min)

• Kinhin （5 min)

• Break (5 min)

• Zazen (30 min)

• Q&A (20 min)

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Participation Fee

4,000 yen (approx $39 US)

If you are unable to afford this, let us know and we will adjust accordingly. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

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2. Weekly Zazenkai 

If you'd like to sit with others, Madoka does online zazenkai most Wednesday nights 21:00-22:00 Japan time. Madoka can provide basic instruction if needed. Participation is free. Please make a reservation to receive the Zoom link.

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Reservations

Please use the reservation system on the Reservations page.

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