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Living Zen is a project of Tenryu Jokai Blackwell offering regular dharma talks via podcast, writings and news of upcoming events.

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  • Half-Day: The Practice of Essential Questioning

    10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday December 5, 2020
    Online - Presented by Long Beach Meditation
    Description

    Natural koans can serve as an effective key for unlocking deeper realization of our original self. Timeless human questions such as “Who am I?” and “What is this?” can help to disrupt discursive thinking and focus our energies in one place. Through deep, essential questioning we can unravel knots in our understanding and become more intimate with this precious life.

    This class offers the opportunity for focused, in-depth study. It is particularly recommended for more experienced meditators looking to deepen their practice.

    Schedule

    Our practice will include sitting meditation, a dharma talk and time for questions and discussion. We will utilize breakout rooms for small group collaboration and reflections.

    Register on the Long Beach Meditation website.

  • LBM Sunday Sit & Dharma Talk

    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Sunday December 6, 2020
    Online - Presented by Long Beach Meditation

    Everyone is welcome to attend LBM’s main Sunday sit where we gather to meditate and have a discussion with our guiding teacher. Sitting together we find support, guidance and the energy to do the challenging work of awakening. Please join us!

    This Sunday Sit will include:

    • Meditation
    • Dharma Talk
    • Q & A Discussion

    Suggested Donation $15

    • Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9014566014
    • Password: 042020
    • Meeting ID: 901 456 6014
    • Dial in on your phone (Voice only) +1 669 900 9128
    • One tap mobile +16699009128,,9014566014#

    FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LBM PROGRAMS, CLICK HERE.

  • LBM Sunday Sit & Dharma Talk

    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Sunday December 20, 2020
    Online - Presented by Long Beach Meditation

    Everyone is welcome to attend LBM’s main Sunday sit where we gather to meditate and have a discussion with our guiding teacher. Sitting together we find support, guidance and the energy to do the challenging work of awakening. Please join us!

    This Sunday Sit will include:

    • Meditation
    • Dharma Talk
    • Q & A Discussion

    Suggested Donation $15

    • Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9014566014
    • Password: 042020
    • Meeting ID: 901 456 6014
    • Dial in on your phone (Voice only) +1 669 900 9128
    • One tap mobile +16699009128,,9014566014#

    FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LBM PROGRAMS, CLICK HERE.