An Introduction to Zen Meditation

with Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei

A new eight-part video series with Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei

FREE access to the course for 48 hours! After that, you can register for unlimited access!

Discover the Fundamentals of Zen Practice

In this three-hour course, Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei will guide you through the profound teachings and practices of Zen meditation, offering insights and techniques that can enrich your life and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you.

Register for free and receive full access to the course material for 48 hours! After that, register for as low as $1 and maintain full, unlimited access to the course!

Course Overview

Aspects of the eight-part teachings with Koshin sensei will include:

Explore the rich history of Zen and its relevance to our modern lives.

Discover the importance of posture in Zen practice and how it reflects our approach to life.

Discover the importance of community (sangha) and studying with a teacher in Zen practice and how it can support your spiritual journey.

Explore the practice of shikantaza, or “just sitting”, a foundational aspect of Soto Zen practice.

Experience the meditative awareness of walking meditation and its role in Zen practice.

Learn how to establish a daily practice of zazen and contemplation, integrating Zen into all aspects of your life.

Delve into the practice of koans and how they can deepen your understanding of yourself and the nature of reality.

Learn how to integrate Zen principles into your daily activities for a more mindful and fulfilling life.

Register today for free

By registering below, you will gain full access to the course for 48 hours! After that, you will have the option to purchase the course for lifetime access!

By registering below, you will gain full access to the course for 48 hours!

After that, you will have the option to purchase the course (pay-what-you-want) for lifetime access!

Hear from Koshin's Students

“I love Koshin’s approach; his primary focus is not intellectual as much as it is practical. He always emphasizes, ‘how does this affect your daily life? how can you use these teachings in your relationships’.”

“As an academic I have been studying texts for over 40 years. (Koshin’s class) has been the most profound and transformative for me. It has helped me wake up and given me skills to keep my heart open in daily life.”

“The course with Koshin Sensei (Zen Precepts) challenged me in ways I’d not expected. Occasionally this grew from something in the reading, or in a dharma talk, but invariably reflecting on the question(s) posed pulled me into a deeper understanding of the precepts. With each assignment I spent quite a lot of time thinking and writing (in a journal) about what it means to embody these simple but profound guidelines for daily life. Only near the end of the course was I aware of its impact on my practice.”

“I went to seminary many years ago…. Koshin’s course would have been one of the finest courses available there.”

“Koshin Sensei is a vastly knowledgeable and extremely generous teacher.”

ABOUT THE TEACHER

About the TEACHER

Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei, MFA, LMSW, DMIN, is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, leader in contemplative care, and co-founder of an educational non-profit called the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. His books, grounded in Buddhist wisdom and practice, have gained national attention. Through its numerous educational programs, contemplative retreats, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices, the New York Zen Center touches thousands of lives every year. Koshin has appeared on dozens of podcasts and his work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets.