Meditation w/ Tesshin Brand Roshi & Discussion
Monthly visit by Brand Roshi of Daiyuenji temple & ongoing discussion of the Heart Sutra.
Seminar: Intro to Weapons
The fundamentals of the wooden sword (bokken) will be studied.
Ikebana Workshop
Hunter Sensei will lead a workshop on Japanese flower arranging at Gethsemane Garden Center.
Zazen w/ Tesshin Brand Roshi
Monthly visit by Brand Roshi of Daiyuzenji Zen Temple featuring zazen + Q&A.
Zazen w/ Tesshin Brand Roshi
Monthly visit by Brand Roshi of Daiyuzenji Zen Temple featuring zazen + Q&A.
Dojo Closed Monday, January 3rd
Dojo Closed Monday, January 3rd. Normal schedule resumes Tuesday, January 4th.
NYE Training & Schedule
December 31: AM class + overnight training. Click here for details.
The dojo will be closed Jan. 1-3rd; the normal schedule resumes Tuesday, January 4th.
Holiday Schedule
The dojo will be closed Thursday, December 23rd-Saturday December 25th.
The normal schedule resumes on Monday, December 27th.
Thanksgiving Schedule
Wednesday, 24 November: 6:30-7:45pm (one class only; no dinner)
Thursday & Friday, 25-26 November: Dojo closed
Saturday, 27 November: Normal schedule resumes
Dojo Closed for Labor Day
The dojo will be closed Saturday September 4th, and Monday September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
Dojo Closed for Memorial Day
There will be no classes on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day.
MODIFIED SCHEDULE
All members must register in advance for the classes they attend:
New students/visitors, please contact us before your first visit.
CLASSES POSTPONED
By order of the state of Illinois during the pandemic, classes at the dojo are suspended through Thursday, April 30th, 2020. This may be extended/reduced based on situational developments; any information will be posted here.
Feb 29: Potluck
Please join us on Saturday, February 29th for a potluck meal to conclude our winter intensive week!
January 26: Sunday Morning Zazenkai
Please join us for a morning dedicated to zazen practice, followed by a formal lunch.
Holiday Schedule
December 31-January 2: Dojo closed (aside from NYE training)
January 3: Dojo reopens @ 6pm
(regular schedule in effect if not listed here)
Holiday Schedule
December 24-26: Dojo closed
December 27: Dojo reopens @ 6pm
(regular schedule in effect if not listed here)
Dec. 14-15: Zazenkai
Join us for zazenkai, an opportunity for more concentrated meditation practice. We will begin on Saturday evening and conclude on Sunday morning. Overnight stay at the dojo is permitted and a formal breakfast will take place on Sunday.
REGISTER
Dec 7: Promotion Testing
On Saturday, December 7th, we will be conducting promotion testing at 11am.
Please make every effort to attend!
Thanksgiving Schedule
Thursday, November 28th: Dojo closed
Friday, November 29th: 1 class only, 6pm
Nov. 12: Zazen w/ Miller Roshi
On November 12th, Miller Roshi from Daiyuzenji will join us for our regular Tuesday night zazen.
