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 Who we are

Community of Spiritual Practice based in Soto Zen Buddhism, dedicated to studying and applying the Dharma Buddhist in every act of daily life, and to encourage the sense of community with all beings, focusing on cultivating the values ​​of Wisdom and Compassion, and openness to interreligious dialogue.

Our Dharma-Teacher is Coen Roshi - from São Paulo - and we have the formal support of Dengaku-san - Monk-leader (Shuso) of Zen Association of Porto Alegre, Brasil - ViaZen, our Mother-Sangha.

May any merit generated by our practices extend to the benefit of all beings, and may we all manifest the Enlightened Way.

Hands in reverence, palm to palm.

Jorge Koho​​, monk - Marge Daien, nun
Ordained in Soto Zen Buddhism
On behalf of Via Zen Zürich

How to Participate

- Participation in Via Zen Zürich is open to all interested persons, without distinction of any kind.
- Anyway, we suggest that people with no previous experience in meditation practices make contact in advance, in order to receive specific guidance on our methods of Practice: please call 076.492.6182 or email to viazenzurich@gmail.com

- General information about the activities can be read at the end of the Agenda.

Note: Our actions have no intention of profit. Except where explicit reference, participation in our activities occurs through voluntary financial donation, the practice of Generosity (Dana), in order to help maintain the Zendo (Local of Practice) and as an expression of gratitude to the possibility of sharing of Learning and Teaching.

General Information on Activities

Zazen - Zen style meditation, seated posture - in cushion, stool or chair.

Kinhin - Zen style meditation, walking slowly, in sync with breathing.

Kuyo Ceremony - Ceremony of dedication of the merits of our practices and prayers for the benefit of people, animals and other sentient beings, living or dead, healthy or sick, or in suffering. If you want to dedicate the ceremony to someone, just send the names to viazenzurich@gmail.com, stating whether it is alive or deceased.

Zazenkai - A traditional Zen Retreat is a practice of deep introspection and observation of himself. In a Zazenkai (short retreat), we practice the Noble Silence - speaking only the necessary during our activities. Throughout the day, we make various periods of sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (Kinhin), activities in state of mindfulness (Samu), formal eating (Oryoki), religious services and reading sutras. We also share the Buddhist teachings to everyday life (Dharma) and our individual experiences (method Council). A Zazenkai is an excellent opportunity to deepen our practice, to the extent that we engage in silence and concentration. For a more enjoyable experience, we recommend some previous experience in meditation (not necessarily in Zen style).

Activities scheduled - 1st. Semester/2013

Zazen - every wednesday, 19h15
- 1st. e 3rd. wednesday/month: 15min Zazen, Darma studies
- 2nd e 4th. wednesday/month: 15-10-15 min meditation (zazen,kinhin,zazen), Sutra recitation (Heart Sutra)


March

27th, wednesday, 20h - Uposata Cerimony (Renovation of Vows)

29th, friday, 18h30 - Oryoki 

April

13th & 14th, from saturday 14h to sunday 16h – Zazenkai

24th, wednesday, 20h - Uposata Cerimony (Renovation of Vows)

26th, friday, 18h30 - Oryoki

29th, monday, 19h – Mindful-eating Workshop 

May

10th, friday, 19h – Kuyo Cerimony

11th, saturday, 15h - 17h , Workshop on Meditative Techniques  - Gymnastikraum Altersheim Klusplatz - Asylstrasse 130 - 8032 Zürich

13th, monday, 19h – Meditation Course - 1st module -
G19, Gemeindestrasse 19 - 8032 Zürich

June
 
3rd, monday, 19h – Mindful-eating Workshop

14th, friday, 18h30 - Oryoki

17th, monday, 19h – Meditation Course, 2nd module - G19, Gemeindestrasse 19 - 8032 Zürich

22th & 23th, from saturday 14h to sunday 16h - Zazenkai, with Uposata Cerimony (Renovation of Vows) 

July

07th, sunday, 17h - Kuyo Cerimony