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To
Make Zen Accessible
ZenSpace offers a place to
learn and practice meditation for those interested in Zen and Buddhism.
We emphasize the Soto Zen tradition of "sitting meditation" or zazen,
while respecting diversity in learning styles and cultural interests
in practice.
ZenSpace is funded by donations,
and does not charge any fees for participation in meditation practice.
We strive for an inclusive atmosphere that promotes a compassionate,
friendly, and harmonious community or sangha and hold to a belief that
Zen can be enjoyed by everyone.
Mission Statement
ZenSpace encourages, supports,
and promotes the practice of Zen Buddhism with emphasis on meditation.
Guiding Principles
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- We are a cooperative
community of individuals who wish to learn Zen. Formal membership
in ZenSpace requires a commitment to meditation practice.
- We are primarily learners.
We learn from meditation, from others who practice Zen, and from
all our life situations. Thus each of us is also a teacher.
- We respect a diversity
of learning styles and cultural interests. We welcome everyone
including beginners and persons of other religious faiths or no
faith.
- We maintain a regular
meditation schedule in one or more locations. Our meditations
will always be open to any interested person without charge.
- We maintain communications
among ourselves and with the public through such means as a web
site, email, phone, mail, talks, discussions, and printed materials.
- We develop various
outreach programs and affiliations that emphasize meditation practice.
- We finance ZenSpace
through voluntary donations. Members will not pay dues.
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For Further Information
For further information about
our approach to meditation and other activities, please review our Web
pages. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact
us.
We look forward to hearing
from you and practicing with you.
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