Fall Practice Period
Koans: Passing Through the Gateless Barrier
with Ben Connelly and Jey Ehrenhalt
Offered online and in person
Wednesday evenings, September 30 – November 18
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Koans, brief paradoxical Zen stories and questions, are one of the most unique aspects of our tradition. They pose an impossible barrier to our conventional minds to encourage us to break through to a new and vibrant way of being. This practice period is an invitation to encounter Zen in its most spontaneous and dynamic form.
We will focus on the koans in the Gateless Barrier collection, using Guo Gu's translation and commentary, Passing Through the Gateless Barrier. We will provide pdfs of the readings, but you may also acquire a copy of this excellent book.
Suggested Donation: $185
Suggested Scholarship Donation: $90
Suggested Scholarship Supporter Donation: $230
A Note About Donation-only Programming
Following the Buddhist tradition of dana, or giving, MZMC offers all of our programs on a donation basis. We encourage those with more capacity for giving to make a donation above the suggested amount to support those who need to give a smaller amount.
