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Twin Cities Zen Community PresentsA Weekend's Activities with Norman Fischer Welcome!We welcome all who want to learn more about Zen Buddhist meditation. Our vibrant community is committed to Zen practice and teachings, and offers daily sitting meditation, weekly classes and lectures, and monthly intensive meditation retreats. Our Center is located on the eastern shore of Lake Calhoun in south Minneapolis. People from all over the region come to here to listen to talks by teachers, attend classes and workshops, participate in retreats, attend services, and, most importantly, to do sitting meditation (zazen). Are you new to Meditation, Zen Buddhism, or the Center?A good place to begin would be Introduction to Zen Meditation on Sunday mornings, or the Tuesday Night Gathering. Each session includes meditation instruction and teaching on how meditation and Zen relate to daily life. For Introduction to Zen Meditation join us any Sunday and then return the next three Sundays to complete the four-week cycle. (For those months that have a fifth Sunday, a fifth talk is offered. It is considered an "optional" part of the cycle.) The four parts are not sequential, so you may attend them in any order. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you like, but attend all four for the best overview. These classes are open to all with no pre-registration necessary. Admission is first come, first served, and the class often fills. We advise that you come a few minutes early. Those who can't attend the Introduction generally stay and enjoy the Sunday talk instead. Donations are gratefully accepted. The class meets every Sunday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Participants are welcome to stay for tea and social hour at 11:00. Tuesday Night Gathering is a weekly opportunity to come together for meditation and Zen teaching. Newcomers and experienced practitioners alike are invited and encouraged to participate. This gathering is designed to provide a regular weekly cornerstone for your practice. Each session includes guided meditation, a brief dharma talk, silent meditation, and an opportunity for questions and discussion. Tuesday Night Gatherings take place every Tuesday 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. If you are visiting MZMC to fulfill a class requirement, we suggest attending our Sunday morning lecture at 10 a.m. You may also contact our office to set up a visit. Sunday MorningsSunday mornings are a good time to become familiar with the MZMC community. Sunday Morning Schedule The Sunday talks provide continued learning about Zen Buddhism and offer you a chance to know the teachers more fully. You are invited to join us for any part of the morning schedule. We hope to see you then! 9:10 Sitting Meditation Click here to listen to Sunday Talks online 
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To subscribe to our Sunday Talks podcast with another service, use this rss feed:http://mnzencenter.org/audio/rss.xml May EventsSpring Work Practice Work practice is our opportunity to give our efforts to the community by taking care of the space we share. In work practice we can express the essence of zen, the delight of mindful activity, and appreciation of the manifest world. Work practice afternoons include a vegetarian lunch or snack, so please let us know in advance if you plan to attend. Thank you. Take care of things, and they will take care of you. June EventsTwin Cities Zen Community Presents MZMC Youth Group MZMC is pleased to offer a group for preteens and teens, ages 11 and up, to explore Buddhism in a fun and supportive environment. It will meet the first Sunday of each month from 11:30 - 12:45. The direction of the group will be determined by the youth themselves, but some possibilities include meditation instruction, discussions about how Buddhism applies in various "real life" situations, art and writing projects, field trips, talks on Buddhism, and a look at Buddhist chanting and ritual. The group will be coordinated by Ted O'Toole, with assistance from priests and sangha members. For more information email us info@mnzencenter.org Dharma Family Sundays June Weekend Sesshin and Shuso Ceremony At this formal meditation retreat, we follow the forms and rituals used in the Soto Zen tradition for centuries. The sesshin includes zazen, kinhin (walking meditation), liturgy, dharma talks, formal vegetarian meals using oryoki, dokusan (one-to-one meetings with the teacher), and work practice. All participants should attend the orientation on Friday, June 14. Tim and Wanda are co-leading this retreat; it concludes with Wanda's shuso ceremony. This ceremony is a recognition and celebration of Wanda's many years of dedication to the dharma and marks her transition to senior student. Wanda will answers questions from the audience regarding a koan chosen by Guiding Teacher Tim Burkett. All are welcome to attend the ceremony! Member Thank-you Evening, Summer Solstice Thank you members for your volunteer work and generous support of the Zen Center! The membership committee will sponsor a night of music, food, and fun. We'll celebrate summer solstice together in honor of our members, whose work and commitment keep the Center running smoothly. |
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