Zen Studies: Dogen’s Teachings for Everyday Life | January 2024
Wednesdays, January 29th – May 14th, 2025 | 4:15 pm – 7:15 pm ET
with Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei
Class Dates: Jan 29th | Feb 5th | Feb 12th | Feb 19th | Feb 26th | Mar 5th | Mar 12th | Mar 19th | Mar 26th | Apr 2nd | Apr 23rd | May 7th | May 14th
Zen Studies is a lively discussion-based close reading of Dogen’s timeless teachings, utilizing a revitalized translation that breathes new life into the classic Soto Zen text, The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye.
In this lively discussion-based course, we will dive into Dogen’s reflections on the practices, teachings, and historical figures of Zen. Through an intimate study of Volume II, we will uncover how Dogen’s profound insights and grounded commentary reveal the living heart of Soto Zen.
What You’ll Discover
- Living Lineage: Explore how Dogen draws on the teachings of Zen predecessors to illuminate our own path.
- Practical Insights & Zazen Instruction: Engage with clear teachings and reflections on zazen, practice, and strengthening the heart-mind to meet life’s challenges.
- Essential Soto Zen Lessons: Cultivate deeper understanding and appreciation of prolific Zen texts, koan study, and inherited teachings that form the bedrock of our tradition.
- Awakening in Daily Life: Reflect on the awakening path and its practical application in your everyday life.
Zen Studies is for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the awakening path, this course welcomes all. No prior background in Soto Zen is required; all you need is an open heart and a willingness to learn.
