Zazen
Zazen (Zen meditation) is about realizing the truth through intimacy with what is present in each moment.
Zazen is offered Monday-Thursday mornings, with sitting periods at 6:00 and 6:45am. Come for one or both periods. We end with a brief liturgy/chanting service. Wednesday evening sitting will resume in September, after Labor Day. Click here for the detailed zazen schedule. We offer a variety of programs for adults, from Sunday Zen to weekly classes, and regular retreat intensives. Click here for more. |
Study
What is Mindful Self-Compassion?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding. For more information, click here. Tuesday Evening Open Zen 6:30-8:30pm Join us for zazen, dokusan (one-to-one meetings with a teacher), and dharma dialogue. These drop-in sessions offer an unusual opportunity to raise your questions about Zen practice, wherever you are on the path. No pre-registration required; open to all. Free for NZC members; $20 per session for non-members. |
Engagement
Next Sunday Program: June 24
~ A Morning of Zazen ~ 9:00am - 12:00pm A silent and spacious time to practice meditation in community. Drop in for any or all sitting and walking meditation periods. Note: This program is designed for those who have experience with Zen meditation, and are able to maintain stillness for the length of the sitting period. Suggested donation: $10 for the morning (cash or check placed in the dana/offering bowl). Free for NZC members. For more information Click here.
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SoundCloud
Many talks by Tetsugan and Dosho can be found at the Nebraska Zen Center SoundCloud page.
Recent Talks
Settled, Unsettled: Dharma Dialogue, June 10, 2018: Tetsugan and Dosho lead a dharma dialogue that starts with The Record of Empty Hall, Case 2: The World Honored One Cares for Each and Goes, and in the wake of recent celebrity suicides, moves to a focus on how to meet others and ourselves when in the depths of despair.
Zendo (meditation hall) Protocol
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