Practising at Anshin
“Only through practice you can achieve the truth of Buddha”. Kōdo Sawaki
Meditation, activities and structures of the Anshin Zen Centre are open to everyone, irrespective of religious belief and culture.
FOR BEGINNERS A PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW AND AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FORMS OF THE PRACTICE IS REQUIRED
weekly schedule
Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday mornings 6:30 - 7:40 Zazen * - Morning service *
Saturday morning 8:00 - 9:10 Zazen - Morning service
Tuesday evening 19:30 - 21:15 - Zazen - Kinhin * - Zazen - Evening service
Friday evening 17:00 - 19.00 Activities/ Samu *, 19.30 - 21:15 Zazen - Dharma Talk *
First Friday of the month 19:30 Zazen - 20:10 Ryaku Fusatsu read more
Last Tuesday of the month 19:30 Zazen - 20:10 Kanromon read more
Monthly retreats with one or more days of Intensive Practice (Sesshin) read more
Practice of Sewing Kesa and Rakusu read more
* Zazen - Sitting Meditation / * Kinhin – Walking Meditation
* Service - Chanting Sutras (sacred texts, Buddha's teachings), prostrations, and incense offering
* Dharma Talk - Teachings on Buddhist philosophy
*Activities / Samu - Studying the forms of Practice, caring for the Temple, conviviality and social moments
May Anshin be loved by many people as their own Temple of the Spirit
