xxxMorning Service
xxxx8:30 - 10:00 am
xxxxxxx8:30 - 8:35 Heart Sutra
xxxxxxx8:35 - 8:55 Zazen (Sitting Meditation)
xxxxxxx8:55 - 9:00 Kinhin (Walking Meditation)
xxxxxxx9:00 - 9:25 Zazen
xxxxxxx9:25 - 9:30 Kinhin
xxxxxxx9:30 - 9:55 Zazen
xxxxxxx9:55 - 10:00 Four Vows
xxxDharma Talk & Discussion
xxxx10:00 - 11:00 am
xxxTraining Session
xxxx(not offered on the first
xxxxSunday of the month)
xxxx11:00 - 11:45 am
Every Sunday, except the first Sunday of each month, from 11:00 until 11:45 there is a Training Session designed to give first-time attendees and novice meditators an introduction to the Athens Zen Group as well as instructions for zazen. Anyone is welcome to attend this session and we recommended that a newcomer attend a Training Session prior to attending their first service.
Our services start promptly at the scheduled time and we suggest you arrive at least ten minutes early. There are three 25-minute periods of zazen (sitting meditation) - the first and second and the second and third periods separated by five minutes of kinhin (walking meditation).
An integral aspect of Buddhist meditation practice is offering dana, a contribution that comes from the heart. All donations go to Rubber Soul Yoga to help defer their expenses. A suggested donation of $3 - $5 may be deposited in the donation box located immediately to the right as you enter Rubber Soul. Inability to contribute financially, however, should never prevent one from participating.