Calendar / Schedule

Sunday Morning, Formal Zazen Meditation

The Clear Water Zen Center is open every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The program is different every week.

First Sunday of each month: A first sitting of 35 minutes is followed by a few minutes of walking meditation known as kinhin and a second sitting of 35 minutes. A chanting program follows the second sitting.

Second Sunday of each month: A first sitting of 35 minutes is followed by a few minutes of walking meditation known as kinhin and a second sitting of 35 minutes. A dharma talk by Ken Rosen, the founder of the group and the senior student of Sensei Lawson Sachter, follows the second sitting.

Third Sunday of each month: A first sitting of 45 minutes is followed by a few minutes of walking meditation known as kinhin. Due to the length of the first sitting, a bell is sounded at the midway point so that participants can stand and stretch or simply adjust their sittijng posture. A Beginner's Class begins after the first sitting. It includes an introductory talk by Mr. Rosen, a 20 minute sitting, kinhin, a question and answer period, a second 20 minute sitting, and a second question and answer period.

Fourth Sunday of each month: Three sittings of 35 minutes each, with a kinhin following each sitting. During any sitting, participants may quietly leave their sitting cushion and go to a separate room of the Zen Center for private and confidential consultation with Mr. Rosen concerning matters of practice.

On rare fifth Sundays, there are three sittings of 35 minutes each, with a kinhin following each sitting.

Every Sunday practice session ends at 10:30 and is followed by an informal social gathering with tea, coffee, and snacks except on the first Sunday of each month which is followed by a Board meeting.

Monday Evening, Meditation and Chanting

The Center is also open every Monday night from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Monday night shedule follows:

A first sitting of 30 minutes is followed by a few minutes of walking meditation and a second sitting of 30 minutes. A chanting program follows the second sitting. A bell is sounded midway of each sitting so that beginners may stand and stretch or otherwise adjust their sitting posture. A discussion period with refreshments follows.

Wednesday Evening, Beginning Meditation

On Wednesday we offer a Beginning Meditation Class from 7:00-8:00 p.m. A great introduction for those starting out with meditation practice. Please visit meetup.com for more details.

All day Saturday Meditation

The Center is open on many Saturdays all day long so that people are free to come and go as they please. Please visit www.meetup.com and type in Clear Water Zen Center for details. We encourage everyone to RSVP at meetup.com for all events.

If you would like more information

Call us at: 727.391.5735

Check back here or visit meetup.com for info on special event sittings, workshops, retreats and other events. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.