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Study & Practice

"To engage the activity of the present moment, wholeheartedly and without reservation, is the heart of zen practice.  It is within 'just this' ordinary mind that we express our true self, and realize freedom".

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--Hwalson Sunim, Abbot & Founder, Detroit Zen Center

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BLUE COLLAR ZEN

All are welcome to explore zen study & practice, which is a lifestyle.  A suggested approach to zen study here is:

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  • Join a Sunday Guided Zen at 9am, and receive basic instruction in silent, seated meditation & zen philosophy

  • Continue coming on Sundays, explore other public events & do personal study​

    • Become a Sunday Member

    • Attend Public Dharma Talks​​

    • Visit other Zen or meditation centers; read up on the tradition

  • Attend Together Action Volunteer Days

  • Become a Sunday Member; begin helping host Sunday sessions by arriving at 8:30am

  • Become a Full Member, and begin attending week-day meditations, retreats 

  • Become a Dharma Student, carving out a schedule of meditation, stewardship & begin teacher training

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