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Zen on the Trail: Being Fully in Nature as Nature

Residential Program
Dates: Mar 29, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019
Days: Friday - Sunday
Number of Nights: 2 nights

Instructor(s): Chris Ives

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Non-duality, dependent arising, and other Buddhist teachings can help us realize the interconnection between ourselves and nature and enhance our outdoor experience. With a blending of classroom discussion and time outside, we will explore ways of attending to our senses, calming our minds, and thereby becoming open to and filled by what is around us. To support this shift from ego-driven doing to spirit-filled being, we will draw from Dogen’s instructions to pour ourselves into the action at hand (gujin) and realize how things presence themselves (genjo) just as they are in their suchness (Skt. tathata). Outdoor activities will include walking moderately steep trails, so please bring sturdy walking shoes, as well as rain gear. The program will try to accommodate all abilities by offering a range of outdoor practices. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to read Zen on the Trail before the program.


Noble Silence:
Noble silence will be observed following each evening session through breakfast the following morning.

Experience Level:
Suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners.