Classes & Retreats & Talks
Upcoming Courses:
Our classes and workshops explore and expand upon our 8 Core Practices. They present the knowledge and skills necessary to live life as Practice Enlightenment itself; how to engage each moment in its co-creative, interactive fluidity. They present ways of training toward generosity, good conduct, vital effort, patience, pure presence, concentration, and wisdom.
Spring Sesshin 2024
Retreat Dates: April 10-14, 2024
Location: Whitewater State Park, Altura, Minnesota
Cost: $350
Spring 2024 Ango
Ango (安居) is a three-month period of intense Zen training with a personal practice commitment.
Taking the Zen Garland Order Vows – Study
Taking the Vows study group for students in an ongoing teacher student relationship.
Introduction to Zen Focusing – Zoom Course
Zen and Focusing both teach a way of being, The Practice of Presence to what is. Reality! Enlightenment is not something we attain, but something we do that brings us into intimate connection with the flow of life. Series of 6 classes, Monday evenings online.
The Zen Garland Way – The Ever Intimate Path & Practice of ZEN
A 3-month practice workshop to accompany the 14-video lectures on Roshi Genki’s “Introduction to the Zen Garland Way.”
On Demand Courses:
In this section you will find recorded courses that you can register for and take in your own time.
Cultivating a Field of Benefaction
This 6-video course by Roshi Genki offered as an on-demand course that you can complete at your own pace.
Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku)
Listen to Roshi Genki’s teishos on the 100 cases of the Blue Cliff Record.
Dharma Talks:
A selection of free Dharma talks from Roshi Genki, Roshi Genmitsu and Rev. Sansui
Podcasts:
Listen to a selection of Roshi Genki’s audio Dharma talks