Consisting of four one-and-a-half-hour sessions, Ekai Korematsu Roshi will discuss Dogen Zenji’s text“Fukanzazengi” (Principles of Seated Meditation).
Dogen Zenji challenges conventional notions of effort and method in realizing the pervasive nature of the Way, urging practitioners toward non-thinking and the essential art of zazen.
Bielefeldt’s translation of the text extends to posture and mindset, emphasizing the simplicity and universality of Zen realization.
Through these lectures, participants are invited to earnestly engage with the practice, demystifying the path to enlightenment and highlighting its relevance in everyday life.
Ekai Korematsu Roshi is the main teacher and Director of Jikishoan’s “Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies” Program. Born in Japan in 1948, he studied humanities and Buddhism in Denmark, USA and Japan. He was ordained as a monk by Kobun Chino Roshi at Haiku Zendo, Los ALtos in 1976. He received dhamma transmission from Ikko Narasaki Roshi at Zuioji Monastery in 1986. His formal training was twelve years in three monasteries; Eiheiji, Zuioji and Shogoji. His Buddhist education is through Soto Zen Buddhism. Ekai Roshi has been serving as Abbot and Resident Teacher of Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community in Melbourne since its inception in 1999.
We look forward to welcoming you to this enlightening series of teachings.
Tickets
Register to join below! Attend the full event for $90. Single sessions $25.
Discounts: HCC Holder 10% (code: concession) – Members 10% (code: member) – Students 30% (code: student) – Under35 30% (code: under35)
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