Assignments (due Thurs., 11/6) In 1 paragraph, try to summarize an answer to the question “What IS Zen?” (due Tues., 11/11) Read ; do A (food or other experience) (due Weds., 11/12) Do 157 C or 158 D (written response!!)
Assignments (due Thurs., 11/13) “The Riddler” sheet (no outside help!) (due Fri., 11/14) Read (top); work on koan from sheet (written response!) (due Mon., 11/17) Read (top); do 159E
Assignments (due Tues., 11/18) Read ; do 162G (Weds., 11/19) TEST on Zen (due Mon., 12/1) 1-2 pg. reflection on film S,S,F,W&S
Assignments (due., /) Read excerpt from Sacred Hoops and write reflections according to directions on sheet. (due., /) View yC1-_4 ; write brief reflection on new things learned. yC1-_4
zen ~ historical sketch Dhyana (India) Ch’an (China) Zen (Japan) =meditation
Zen- historical sketch Mahakasyapa –Who? --Why chosen? –“Flower Sermon”? Bodhidharma –Who? –When did he bring Buddhism to China?
Japanese Zen Two sects: “Sudden Awakening” > Rinzai “Gradual Awakening” > Soto
Zen Teachings WORDS
Zen Teachings RATIONAL THOUGHT WORDS
Zen Teachings PURE EXPERIENCE RATIONAL THOUGHT WORDS
zen is nothing
zen is no thing
Zen mind= beginner’s mind
Zen is… Awakening/enlightenment attained primarily through … …meditation. (meditation is “waking up” is Zen)
Satori “Pure”/direct experience beyond thought, feeling, words, names (all ego- projection) Not permanent/ “one-time” (as w/ Nirvana) Emphasized most in Rinzai school
Koan Riddle/Puzzle that evades logic Not anti-rational, but non- rational, or … meta-rational Emphasized in Rinzai Zen Dokusan= session to discuss koan (Zen counseling session)
Zen Monastic Life Practices:Practices –Zazen: seated meditation –Kinhin: walking meditation –Dokusan: meeting with “roshi” –Other arts, crafts, work, tasks Benefits
Zen Monastic Life Zen Mountain Monastery:Zen Mountain Monastery –Example of actual Zen monastery here in U.S., offering retreats and zen training.
Intro to Zazen
Zen Videos What is Zen? What is Zen Meditation? The Practice of Zen Meditation The Fruits of Zen Practice Orientation to Zazen