Zen Garland Courses & Workshops
Upcoming, On-going, and On-demand courses
The Zen Garland Order offers courses and workshops led by Zen Garland teachers, as well as workshops led by other thought leaders in our communities. Courses usually consist of multiple class sessions. Workshops are generally done in one or two sessions.
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
These courses and workshops are currently open for registration.
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Fall Ango 2024 – 3 Month Zen Training Period
Fall Ango 2024 begins on July 28 and ends on November 3.
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Taking the Zen Garland Order Vows – Study
Course Dates: January 7, 14, 21; February 25; March 3, 10
Time: Sundays from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm, Eastern Time
Students who are preparing to take the vows.
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The Zen Garland Way – A basic course on the Ever Intimate Path & Practice of ZEN
Course Dates: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Eastern Time
Zen Focusing is a meditative way of awakening to, reintegrating and healing wounded and split-off parts of ourselves as well as experiencing our wholeness fully.
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Introduction to Zen Focusing – Zoom Course
Course Dates: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Eastern Time
Zen Focusing is a meditative way of awakening to, reintegrating and healing wounded and split-off parts of ourselves as well as experiencing our wholeness fully.
On-Demand Courses
These courses are offered as recorded, on-demand courses. Registration is open.
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Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku)
The Hekigan-roku or Blue Cliff Record was composed by two of the greatest Zen ancestors, living in China 100 years apart. These “cases” bring us into the lives of these ancestors, showing their interactions with their communities and individual students.