• Small classes, flexible scheduling
• No previous knowledge or experience assumed
• Practical instruction in sitting meditation, chanting and mantra practice
• Background on the history and philosophy of Zen Buddhism
• Course texts: Principles of Zen by Martine Batchelor, and Dropping Ashes on the Buddha by Seung Sahn Sunim
• Intended audience: anyone interested in beginning a daily meditation practice with the support of a spiritual community and a teacher
Currentlly Scheduled Classes - through November, 2006
Saturday classes: Noon to 2 pm
(except for Class Four)
Tuesday & Wednesday classes: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sunday Classes: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Class One
Saturday August 19
Wednesday August 23
Saturday August 26
Sunday September 3
Class Two
Wednesday August 30
Saturday September 2
Tuesday September 12
Class Three
Saturday September 9
Wednesday September 20
Saturday September 23
Class Four
(10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
Saturday September 30
Saturday November 18
The first three classes can be offered, by arrangement, on the following dates in October if there is interest:
Saturday October 14
Tuesday October 17
Saturday October 21
Sunday October 22
Saturday October 28
Classes will resume in 2007 for new students as well as for those who have not yet completed the series.
• Main page
• Join the "Principles of Zen" Yahoo group
• Course syllabus
• Website for Dae Do Sah
• Registration and course fees
Links!
The Oxherding Pictures from D.T. Suzuki's Manual of Zen Buddhism
Paintings from a Korean Temple
Chogyam Trungpa on the Oxherding Pictures
A set of pictures with commentaries from China
An online exhibit from a Japanese museum
A modern interpretation
Yet another "take" on the oxherding pictures
Master Sheng Yen on the oxherding pictures
A "Zen Art Tour" specifically on Japanese Art
Another artist's interpretation - this one from South Africa
A really nice version - pictures only
An essay on the oxherding pictures by Ruben Habito
An illustrated essay by Sarah Berger, based on the the life and teachings of Suzuki Shosan
Excerpts from "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones" on the oxherding pictures
