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.