For many us, the new year is a time of resolutions, of celebration, of gratitude, and of hope. One aspect of overall well-being that seems to be in the news a lot these days is including meditation in daily life – to reduce stress, to improve concentration and focus, and to open our hearts with compassion in troubling times. So perhaps this is a moment when we can re-commit to our Zen practice, both at home on our solitary cushions or chairs, and in the zendo with our sangha friends, surrounded by their support and encouragement.

Formal Tuesday evening and Sunday morning sittings occur both in-person and on Zoom.

Private instruction for practice support and advising, individual instruction and guidance, is available by appointment (usually before or after a regularly scheduled Tuesday or Sunday sitting). Contact Susan to let her know you want to meet (216-630-3583 call/text). A call beforehand is essential. 

Other dates to keep in mind:

 INTRODUCTION/REFRESHER TO ZEN MEDITATION will be held on March 22 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Please RSVP if you’d like to attend by calling or texting Susan at 216-630-3583. There’s no better time than now to “hit the reset” button on a lapsed practice, and as 2025 may be a challenging year, we all need to be sure we are building our resilience on a foundation of consistent meditation practice (as well as regular sleep, healthy eating, socializing with friends/family, exercising  and spending time in the healing presence of nature.) 

ROCHESTER ZEN CENTER 7-DAY SESSHIN: There will be a 7-day hybrid sesshin in March at the Rochester Zen Center Chapin Mill Retreat Center in Batavia, NY from March 22-29 led by Dhara Sensei.  For information and application, go to www.rzc.org.