Cosmopolitan Zen Basics
Zen Basics
with Engo Michael Jackson
Friday, August 21st
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET (New York)
Online
Curious about Zen, meditation, or Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society? This one-hour introduction offers a simple, down-to-earth entry into our practice and community. We’ll cover the basics of Zen, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Three Marks of Existence, and Mondo Zen Facilitation. There will be time for a short period of meditation and questions.
This session is open to newcomers as well as those who want a refresher. No prior experience is needed. Offered four times a year, this program is part of the Cosmopolitan Zen Basics program that introduces newcomers to a variety of practice commonly used in our programs.
Cosmopolitan Zen Basics is open to anyone.
There is no fee for this event. A donation is requested.
About Engo Michael Jackson
Engo is one of the few priests ordained by Jun Po Roshi who has experience leading an eight-day sesshin in the role of the Tanto - the spiritual leader of the sesshin. He has mastered all of the retreat roles through his extensive commitment to Jun Po Roshi’s dharma. He continues to lead through the virtual Zendo, serve as a primary teacher in the clergy training at Dragon Heart Dharma, and as a board member at Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society. He continues to raise his two boys in Huntington Beach, CA.
Class Outline
Welcome & Orientation
Origins of Zen
Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path
Three Marks of Existence
Emotional Koans and Mondo Zen Facilitation
Closing Reflection & Q&A
