Introduction to Zen

Learn basic meditation methods that have been proven to:

• Improve concentration

• Detox from digital devices
  

• Reduce pain

• Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression

• Improve negative moods

• Lower blood pressure

• Decrease heart rate

• Increase blood circulation in parts of brain critical to emotional development

• Better understand end-of-life issues

First Saturday of the Month 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

*Please register for the Introduction to Zen at least three days in advance by contacting info@mtequity.org and requesting a registration form.

Next Orientations:

March 3rd

March 31st

July 7th

Suggested Donation: $10

Thursday Evening Zen Meditation
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Includes Zen Meditation, walking meditation, and a shared reading and discussion.
Suggested donation: $6, $3 (students/fixed income)
MEZ Friends FREE

Tuesday Evening Zen Meditation
7:00 – 9:15 p.m.
Includes Zen Meditation, walking meditation, sutra recitation, shared reading and discussion. Tuesday evening has slightly longer meditation periods than Thursday evenings.
Suggested donation: $6, $3 (students/fixed income)
MEZ Friends FREE

Thursday Morning Zazen & Eating Meditation (meal provided)
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Includes Zen Meditation, sutra recitation, and mindful eating.
Suggested donation: $8, $5 (Friends), $3 (Students/fixed income)

Half-day of Zen
Usually first Saturday of the month, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Half Day of Zen takes us out of our everyday routine for a while so that we can return to it more refreshed and open to life. It is sometimes assisted by MEZ Senior students and is always concluded with tea, cookies and open discussion.

*See Special/Upcoming Events for the complete schedule.

Full Day of Zen
Usually the first Sunday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We deepen the qualities of calmness and clarity to live more aware and in better balance with family and work. In addition to seated and walking meditation, there is mindful eating and, weather permitting, outdoor walking meditation. We conclude with tea, cookies and open discussion.
Bring a bag lunch for the mindful eating.

*See Special/Upcoming Events for the complete schedule.

Sesshin
Partial participation in Sesshin is possible. See the resident teachers for more information or contact info@mtequity.org.

For meditation dress comfortably in loose-fitting modest attire. Bring loose fitting pants or a full length skirt in solid or subdued colors. Leave all digital devices in your car.

The following Five Precepts promote harmony and well being for ourselves and others and are practiced while at MEZ:
1. Do not take life (including insects).
2. Do not take what is not given, and return what is borrowed.
3. Abstain from sexual activity.
4. Communicate truthfully. Do not speak falsely.
5. Abstain from drugs, alcohol and tobacco.