If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

Location:

Abbeya Foundation

13661 Power Dam Rd. NE

Bemidji, MN 56601

About Donation-Only Programming

Following the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving, we provide all our programs on a donation basis. Our aim is to make our offerings accessible to everyone. While we suggest a donation amount as a reference, we gratefully welcome contributions of any size. We encourage those who are able to give generously, beyond the suggested amount, to support the accessibility of our programs for those who may contribute less.

Suggested Donation Amount: $10

If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

Location:

Abbeya Foundation

13661 Power Dam Rd. NE

Bemidji, MN 56601

About Donation-Only Programming

Following the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving, we provide all our programs on a donation basis. Our aim is to make our offerings accessible to everyone. While we suggest a donation amount as a reference, we gratefully welcome contributions of any size. We encourage those who are able to give generously, beyond the suggested amount, to support the accessibility of our programs for those who may contribute less.

Suggested Donation Amount: $10

If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

Location:

Abbeya Foundation

13661 Power Dam Rd. NE

Bemidji, MN 56601

About Donation-Only Programming

Following the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving, we provide all our programs on a donation basis. Our aim is to make our offerings accessible to everyone. While we suggest a donation amount as a reference, we gratefully welcome contributions of any size. We encourage those who are able to give generously, beyond the suggested amount, to support the accessibility of our programs for those who may contribute less.

Suggested Donation Amount: $10

If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

Location:

Abbeya Foundation

13661 Power Dam Rd. NE

Bemidji, MN 56601

About Donation-Only Programming

Following the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving, we provide all our programs on a donation basis. Our aim is to make our offerings accessible to everyone. While we suggest a donation amount as a reference, we gratefully welcome contributions of any size. We encourage those who are able to give generously, beyond the suggested amount, to support the accessibility of our programs for those who may contribute less.

Suggested Donation Amount: $10

If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

Location:

Abbeya Foundation

13661 Power Dam Rd. NE

Bemidji, MN 56601

About Donation-Only Programming

Following the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving, we provide all our programs on a donation basis. Our aim is to make our offerings accessible to everyone. While we suggest a donation amount as a reference, we gratefully welcome contributions of any size. We encourage those who are able to give generously, beyond the suggested amount, to support the accessibility of our programs for those who may contribute less.

Suggested Donation Amount: $10

If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

Location:

Abbeya Foundation

13661 Power Dam Rd. NE

Bemidji, MN 56601

About Donation-Only Programming

Following the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving, we provide all our programs on a donation basis. Our aim is to make our offerings accessible to everyone. While we suggest a donation amount as a reference, we gratefully welcome contributions of any size. We encourage those who are able to give generously, beyond the suggested amount, to support the accessibility of our programs for those who may contribute less.

Suggested Donation Amount: $10

If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

Location:

Abbeya Foundation

13661 Power Dam Rd. NE

Bemidji, MN 56601

About Donation-Only Programming

Following the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving, we provide all our programs on a donation basis. Our aim is to make our offerings accessible to everyone. While we suggest a donation amount as a reference, we gratefully welcome contributions of any size. We encourage those who are able to give generously, beyond the suggested amount, to support the accessibility of our programs for those who may contribute less.

Suggested Donation Amount: $10

If you are new to Zen Meditation, Introduction to Zen meditation class is a great way to familiarize yourself with the practice. The class 0ccurs every first Friday of each month. It is currently offered in-person only and is designed to offer you the tools necessary to begin integrating Zen Meditation into your daily life. We will go over the basics of Zen Meditation, elements of practice, a guided meditation, and a short Q&A.

Each class is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis.

There is limited seating, so please Register in Advance.

Class Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

After you have registered, please arrive 15 minutes early to help everyone get oriented and settled in the Zendo before we begin.

There is a recommended donation of $10.

 If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at: contact@abbeya.org. Thank you!

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

Explore the spiritual connection between Buddhism and Christianity in a Special Dharma Discussion for the holiday season. We will engage in a guided meditation, share insight and experience with both traditions, and discover together ways in which we can experience how to live fully in this present moment.

The dharma discussion will be facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

5-5:30pm Zazen

5:30pm-5:40pm Break

5:40pm-8pm Dharma Discussion

8-8:30pm Celebration

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Eidō Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

This Dharma Discussion will be followed by a community potluck! Anyone who is interested in bringing something to share, please contact us using the form below.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm

Abbeya Foundation will host a public talk by Ted O’Toole at the Rail River Folk School in Bemidji, MN. It will be from 6:30pm until 9pm. Ted will guide the audience through a meditation and share his insight and experience from decades of Zen meditation practice. Afterward, there will be tea for anyone wishing to learn more and be a part of the growing community in Bemidji.

Location:

Rail River Folk School

303 Railroad St SW, Bemidji, MN 56601

About Ted O’Toole:

Ted O'Toole first became interested in Buddhism in 1973, and began his formal practice in 1992 at the Zen Buddhist Temple in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The following year he moved to Minnesota and became a member of MZMC, where he received the precepts from Shohaku Okamura. He was ordained as a priest by Tim Burkett in 2005, and received dharma transmission (permission to teach independently) from Tim in February of 2012. He frequently leads practice periods and meditation retreats, and has taught various classes. It is a great joy, Ted says, to teach the dharma and build sangha, and to be supported in turn by a kind, vibrant, and exciting community.

The Event is Free. No Registration is Required.

We gather every Sunday morning to engage with those interested in Buddhist practice by offering an open discussion in the context of Zen Buddhism. Each dharma discussion is facilitated by Elijah S. Ramirez, a Buddhist practitioner currently training for ordination under the guidance of Ted O’Toole, the guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis. There is limited space, so RSVP to ensure there will be a spot available for your participation. Tea will be included. Please keep in mind, Dharma Discussion will be held at a private residence.

Schedule:

Arrival — 9:45am - 10am

Zazen — 10am - 10:30am

Break — 10:30am - 10:40am

Dharma Discussion — 10:40am - 12pm