Starting this January, Ordinary Mind Zendo is offering a new monthly group aimed at exploring what it means to be a Zen student - in the zendo, in our lives, and in our relationships. The group will meet once a month following evening zazen on a Wednesday. It will be led by Claire Slemmer and Christopher Hawkins. Short readings from popular Zen writings, teachings from the old records, poetry and articles will be provided for discussion in the monthly group. We will discuss how we experience the month's theme in our life and practice. The group will ground itself in the cultivation of emotional honesty, receptiveness, and curiosity. If you have any questions about the group, please email contact@ordinarymind.com
Registration and payment are due by January 3rd. The cost of attendance is $50 for the entire series.
Group is held on the following Wednesdays after evening zazen from 7:00 until 9:00PM.
| January 11th | Introductions / The Teacher Student Relationship |
| February 8th | Zendo ritual / Oryoki practice |
| March 8th | Maintaining a practice at home / Your Secret Practice |
| April 5th | Practicing with Relationships |
| May 3rd | Topic to be determined by group |
| June 7th | Loss / Caring for others |