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SUMMARY:Two-day Zazenkai “extra-light”
DESCRIPTION:Zen retreat on the Hohe Wand \nThis special Zazenkai “extra-light” is open to everyone\, but was initially designed for a group of students from the University of Vienna. It has a lighter daily schedule than a regular Zazenkai and is therefore also open to beginners and newcomers. The difference is that the meditation periods are shorter and the wake-up time in the morning is later. This makes the practice weekend somewhat easier.    \nThe Zazenkai light is led by Abbot Seigaku Kigen Oshō and is suitable for interested individuals who have never participated in a Zen retreat\, as well as for experienced practitioners who prefer a milder retreat. \nWe are still looking for help with this retreat from among the association members! If you are a member of the Bodhidharma Zendo and would like to take on one of the various officer positions (e.g.\, Jiki-Jitsu\, Shoji\, Shoshoji\, Tenzo\, Shotens\, Handikans\, etc.) or help with the setup and organization\, please contact us at mail@bodhidharmazendo.net – Thank you!  \nThe retreat weekend offers an opportunity for Zen practice in the Rinzai Zen tradition. The entire retreat takes place in absolute silence. The daily schedule is precisely structured\, usually beginning early in the morning and ending late in the evening. The practice consists of: sitting meditation (Zazen)\, walking meditation (Kinhin)\, Long Kinhin (long-distance walking meditation in the Hohe Wand Nature Park)\, the recitation of sutras (traditional scriptures of Buddha’s teachings)\, Dharma talks (teachings)\, and the possibility for Taiwa (individual interview with Zen priest Kigen Oshō\, if desired). Through Samu (work meditation involving simple tasks in and around the house)\, practitioners have the opportunity to practice Zen during everyday activities\, aiming for Samadhi—the “non-thinking” achieved through full concentration on the task or complete merging with the respective activity—until the personal self is forgotten. The silence and the many hours of Zazen allow for deep insights and experiences to be gained.      \nPrevious meditation experience is required for participation\, or the form will be explained during the briefing at the beginning of the Sesshin light—however\, if you are completely new\, please write an email to clarify whether this retreat is suitable for you: mail@bodhidharmazendo.net. To become familiar with the Zen form\, you can also attend the introductory lecture and/or introductory course at the Vienna Bodhidharma Zendo beforehand. You can find the dates for these introductory events at this link (click through the months until you reach the “Introduction…” entries).   \nThe exact daily schedule\, rules\, costs\, and program\nas well as further interesting information about our Zazenkais can be found here.
URL:https://bodhidharmazendo.at/en/event/two-day-zazenkai-extra-light/
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