Zen & Tea Study Group
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WHAT
This study group will bring together Zen practitioners curious about tea ceremony and Tea practitioners curious about meditation. You are invited to join us as we deepen our practices together.
WHEN
We will meet every two weeks alternating between
Sunday and Wednesday evenings 7:30-8:45pm Eastern.
You are encouraged to join at 7pm for zazen meditation.
Come for as much or all of this period as possible.
Sunday, January 3
Wednesday, January 20
Sunday, January 31
Wednesday, February 17
Sunday, February 28 (3-5:15pm)
Wednesday, March 17
Sunday, March 28
Wednesday, April 14
Sunday, April 25
Wednesday, May 12
Sunday, May 23
Wednesday, June 9
Sunday, June 20
WHY
Zen teachers throughout time have sought creative ways to transmit their teachings to their students directly. Tea has been one of the most well suited methods for this task. Zen practitioners looking to learn about tea beyond being on the receiving end of sarei will benefit from this group.
Meditation facilitates the deepening of a Tea practice. Tea practitioners who don't already have a firmly established daily meditation practice will benefit from the support of Zen practitioners in this group.
WHAT
Together we can:
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perform experiments
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watch movies
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share readings
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explore related arts (poetry, calligraphy, ikebana/chabana, pottery, chaxi, etc.)
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lead exercises
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discuss our experiences + tell stories
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and more!
HOW
For now we can begin on Zoom. Down the line we can have outdoor gatherings and eventually indoor gatherings once safe. If the turnout is sizable we will make sure to utilize breakout room features to retain the benefits of meeting intimately. Most folks will likely be based in the NY area, but people from all across the world are welcome to join.