• 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

• Main page
• Join the "Principles of Zen" Yahoo group
• Syllabus for all four classes
• On-line resources related to the oxherding pictures
• Website for Dae Do Sah

Fees (updated on august 28)

• Classes can be paid for individually at $25 per class.

• If you pay for two or more classes together in advance the cost is reduced to $20 per class.

• Discount for full-time students: $15 per class, $12.50 per class when paying for two or more classes at once.

• Anyone who participates regularly in the "Dae Do Sah" sitting groups is also eligible for the same rate as full-time students.

• In order to cover costs, payment for the first two classes must be made to receive the course texts. It is recommended that you pay for the first two classes in advance - the entire amount is refundable up until the end of the second class.

• Refunds: you can receive a full refund up to the second class - if books are returned in their original condition. After the second class there will be no refunds.

To register

• Make checks payable to Curtis Steinmetz

• Send payment to:
       Curtis Steinmetz
       14825 Clavel Street
       Rockville, MD 20853
Please be sure to include:
• Name(s) of person(s) registering
• An email address and phone number
• Which class(es) you are registering for
• A brief description of any previous experience you have with Zen or other forms of meditation or other types of spiritual practice

 
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