In this three-hour course, Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei will guide you through the profound teachings and practices of Zen meditation, offering insights and techniques that can enrich your life and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you.
Aspects of the eight-part teachings with Koshin sensei will include:
Explore the rich history of Zen and its relevance to our modern lives.
Discover the importance of posture in Zen practice and how it reflects our approach to life.
Discover the importance of community (sangha) and studying with a teacher in Zen practice and how it can support your spiritual journey.
Explore the practice of shikantaza, or “just sitting”, a foundational aspect of Soto Zen practice.
Experience the meditative awareness of walking meditation and its role in Zen practice.
Learn how to establish a daily practice of zazen and contemplation, integrating Zen into all aspects of your life.
Delve into the practice of koans and how they can deepen your understanding of yourself and the nature of reality.
Learn how to integrate Zen principles into your daily activities for a more mindful and fulfilling life.
Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei, MFA, LMSW, DMIN, is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. After many years as a chaplain and psychotherapist, Koshin co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Koshin is a world renowned thought leader in contemplative care. He is the author of Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion (Balance/Hachette, 2022); Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up (Wisdom Publications, 2019) and the co-editor of Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End of Life Care (Wisdom Publications, 2016). His work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, and Tricycle Magazine among other publications.
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