A Zen Community in Washington DC. Speakers at All Beings Zen Sangha in May 2015. Monday May 18th, 2015 7pm Guest Teacher. 8220;If we lose the spirit of continuous practice, it could be a very awful thing. But if we continue our practice, something very meaningful and beautiful will result. 8211; Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. Will explore this quote by Suzuki Roshi for his Dharma Talk on Monday May 18th, 2015 7pm. Sensei was ordained as a Soto Zen.

It does not matter whether you are only interested in learning Zen meditation or have practiced it for years. Discussion, and daily practice with Jane and Peter Schneider. Experienced teachers in the Shunryu Suzuki-roshi lineage of Soto Zen Buddhism. New dates to be announced.

Zen is the school of Buddhism which emphasizes the religious practice of meditation. The Buddha taught that Ignorance, created by our greed, hate, and delusion, prevents us from realizing that we are all enlightened. Directly manifests our inborn enlightenment, our Buddha Nature. In Zen practice, seated meditation and enlightenment are one. No preliminary training or long preparation is necessary to realize the Way.

Akazienzendo is a place to meditate and gather. Zazen is a silent, open meditation in the middle of our experience. In this process we increasingly come into harmony with ourselves, others, and our surroundings. Akazienzendo offers a contemporary, urban approach to Zen practice, without neglecting the depth and insight of traditional Buddhist spirituality. You can find our weekly meditation times here.