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All the constituents of being are transitory.
Work out your salvation with diligence.
Mahaparinibbanasutta
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P r o g r a m o f p r a c t i c e Chan Meditation Courses The course consists of three classes complemented by practice. It provides a detailed answer to such questions as: what is Buddhist meditation, why is it needed, and how is it practiced. The course includes instruction on methods of sitting, breathing, yoga exercises, self-massage, methods of meditation, coping with meditation experiences, theory and progressive stages of meditation practice, as well as meditation in daily activities. The course is aimed at beginners and those who already practice meditation but would like to learn more about it or make needed corrections. The course is a part of traditional introduction into Chan practice. |
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Sittings Group sittings (tso-chan/zazen) are held twice a week, on Tuesday evenings at 7 P.M. and Saturday mornings at 10 A.M.. On Tuesday, practice consists of several half-hour sittings and a short talk based on a traditional text that deals with the calming of mind. On Saturdays, practice consists of sitting and chanting. Sittings are open to people who have taken the introductory meditation classes and those who already have experience in meditation practice. After sittings, everyone may discuss the method practiced by himself or herself with the teacher.
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