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Learning More to Support Zen Practice

MZMC classes support and encourage meditative practice, compassion, and joyful living. The classes below are part of our larger course curriculum, which provides structured support for exploration of Buddhist teachings to clarify the fundamental questions of our lives. Below are the classes being offered this year.

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Introduction to Zen Meditation

For those who are curious about meditation, or would like to test the waters, Introduction to Zen Meditation is an introductory series of talks offered each week. Each session includes meditation instruction and teaching on how meditation and Zen relate to daily life.​

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Basic Zen Forms and Etiquette

If you are interested in traditional Zen forms: bows, entries and exits, walking meditation, etc? This offering is designed for anyone who'd like an overview of forms to become more familiar and comfortable joining us for morning zazen or one of our sesshins.
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Classes 2023 ( Offered in person and online. Click on the blue title to find out more.) For spring and fall practice period information, click here.

Type of Class
Class Title
Dates
Teacher(s)
Register
Foundation of Practice
Zen and Science
May 24 – June 28
Tim Burkett and
​Randy Wedin
Closed
Foundation of Practice
​Buddha by Nature: The Song of Zazen
July 6-August 10
Bussho Lahn
Closed
Foundations of Practice
​​Four Noble Truths: How do we walk the path from suffering to peace?
Wednesdays
August 30 – Sept. 27 7:15 – 8:45 pm​
Ben Connelly
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Spring Morning Study Group
​The Great Matter of Life and Death: Grief and Loss
​May 9 – June 13
Susan Nelson,
​Bonnie Versboncoeur, and Janet Brown
Closed
Fall Morning Study Group
The Mountains and Waters Sutra: A Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's "Sansuikyo"​
Tuesdays
August 29 – October 3
7:30 – 9:00 am
Ted O'Toole
​
Register
Advanced Studies Class
​Yogacara and Buddhist Psychology:
​How do we work with the mind?
January 4 – February 8
Ben Connelly
Closed
Advanced Studies Class
​Dogen Zuimonki
February 15-March 22
Tim Burkett and Bill Woywod
Closed

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  • Home
  • Programming
    • MZMC Programming
    • Zoom Program Links
    • Introductory Class
    • Sunday/Tuesday Talks
    • Calendar
    • Classes
    • Practice Periods
    • Retreats and Workshops
    • Daily Meditation
    • Curriculum
    • Affinity Groups
    • Mentorship
    • Youth Programs
  • Resources
    • MZMC Resources
    • Sunday Talk Archive
    • Chants and Services
    • MZMC Authors
    • Sewing Practice
    • Books and Links
    • Spiritual Care
    • Equity and Inclusion
    • Library
    • Ceremonies
    • Primers
  • Community
    • MZMC Community
    • 50th Online Booklet
    • Council Process
    • Racial Justice Action
    • People of Color Dharma Group
    • Lake Walk/Run/Bike
    • Waking Up to Race
    • LGBTQ+ Dharma Group
    • Volunteer/Work Practice
    • Mala Making Workshop
    • Buddhism and Recovery
    • Joyce Food Shelf
  • Katagiri project
    • Katagiri Project
    • Biography and Lineage
    • Books, Photos, and Videos
    • Audio Archive Project >
      • The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
    • Tomoe Katagiri
    • Blog
  • About MZMC
    • About MZMC
    • Teachers
    • Board
    • Ethics
    • Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
    • History of Inclusivity
    • Initiation and Priest Training
    • Building Project
    • Contact
  • Support
    • Support MZMC
    • Become a Member
    • Donate
    • Donation-Only Programming
    • Volunteer