"Zen practice is a way of using your mind,
​living your life, and doing it with other people." – Gary Snyder

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In this talk and discussion with Hogen Sensei, we'll consider living a life of Zen. What is the purpose of Zen practice? What is the relationship between Zen and meditation? What value does Zen place on working together, and on having a teacher? How does Zen go beyond practices of self-improvement?

The evening includes time for questions.

This event is  one of two teachings by Hogen in Christchurch: the other is a Saturday workshop on January 14.  For workshop information, click here. NB: The public talk and workshop are separate events - it's fine to come for just one of them.

No registration is required for this event, but you can indicate your intent to join us through this link.

The teacher:
Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, is a teacher in the Mountains and Rivers Order, and a former Co-Director of the Zen Center of New York City. He has been engaged in Zen practice since in 1970s, and was in residential training at Zen Mountain Monastery for 12 years as a lay student and senior monastic. He received dharma transmission from Shugen Roshi. This will be Hogen Sensei's sixth teaching visit to New Zealand.

Programme:
Please arrive a few minutes before 7pm. The talk includes a question and answer period.

Cost:
Public talk attendance is by koha/donation.

Location:
The Quaker Centre, 217 Ferry Rd, Corner of Nursery Rd, Christchurch City.

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If you have questions about this retreat, please contact the Christchurch MRO Zen group at:
christchurch@zen.org.nz

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