Zazen
Zazen (Zen meditation) is about realizing the truth through intimacy with what is present in each moment.
Summary of practice through Friday, August 3: Monday, July 16 - Thursday, July 19: Zazen 6:00 and 6:45am Saturday, July 21 - Friday, July 27: Closed for Sesshin (no public sittings) Sunday, July 29: 9:00am Early Zazen; 10:30am Open Zen Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3: Open Sittings: 6:00am - 7:30am 6:45pm - 9:00pm (Mon-Thurs) Zazen is usually 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. Click here for the detailed zazen schedule. |
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. We offer a variety of programs for adults, from Sunday Zen to weekly classes, and regular retreat intensives. Click here for more. |
Engagement
July 22: Closed for sesshin
Next Sunday Open Practice: July 29th Early Zazen, 9:00 to 10:15am: This session is designed for those with previous Zen meditation experience, and an understanding of how to work with the body, breath and mind on the cushion. Arrive and be in your seat by 8:55am; plan to stay for the full block of practice (~10:15am). Open Zen, 10:30 to 11:30am: A short period of meditation with basic instruction, followed by a dharma talk or dharma dialogue. No previous meditation experience is required to attend Open Zen. 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
Nánquán Sells His Body Again is a dharma dialogue from Open Zen on July 15, 2018. Tetsugan and Dosho first offer some comments regarding sovereignty and the teacher-student relationship, and then facilitate a conversation about this case and it's significance for us today.
Nánquán Sells His Body and Cheap Is How I Feel is Dosho's talk for Open Zen on July 8, 2018. In the talk, Dosho comments on the Record of Empty Hall, Case 13: "Nánquán publicly presented: 'If a sovereign teacher were to sell his body would there be someone to purchase him?'” The kōan raises provocative questions: What are you selling your body for? How can we best offer the dharma? The talk includes a reflection about ideas for changes at NZC.
Quest for True Belonging: In this talk from Sunday Open Zen on June 17, 2018, Tetsugan discusses "home" from a Zen perspective and how spiritual vows become a refuge for practitioners. She then offers an overview of the Four Practices of True Belonging (from Brene Brown's book, Braving The Wilderness), and encourages listeners to work their edge by being vulnerable, letting go of comfort, and learning how to be present with people and difficult circumstances without sacrificing who they are.
Many talks by Tetsugan and Dosho can be found at the Nebraska Zen Center SoundCloud page.
Recent Talks
Nánquán Sells His Body Again is a dharma dialogue from Open Zen on July 15, 2018. Tetsugan and Dosho first offer some comments regarding sovereignty and the teacher-student relationship, and then facilitate a conversation about this case and it's significance for us today.
Nánquán Sells His Body and Cheap Is How I Feel is Dosho's talk for Open Zen on July 8, 2018. In the talk, Dosho comments on the Record of Empty Hall, Case 13: "Nánquán publicly presented: 'If a sovereign teacher were to sell his body would there be someone to purchase him?'” The kōan raises provocative questions: What are you selling your body for? How can we best offer the dharma? The talk includes a reflection about ideas for changes at NZC.
Quest for True Belonging: In this talk from Sunday Open Zen on June 17, 2018, Tetsugan discusses "home" from a Zen perspective and how spiritual vows become a refuge for practitioners. She then offers an overview of the Four Practices of True Belonging (from Brene Brown's book, Braving The Wilderness), and encourages listeners to work their edge by being vulnerable, letting go of comfort, and learning how to be present with people and difficult circumstances without sacrificing who they are.
Zendo (meditation hall) Protocol
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