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Newcomer Orientation and Meditation Instruction
We offer orientation and meditation instruction on the first Wednesday and third Sunday of each month–unless otherwise noted. See dates below. Even if you are an experienced meditator, this is an excellent opportunity to be introduced to our etiquette, style of practice, and community. The orientation will include a discussion on how to find a sustainable meditation posture, awareness of breath, working with distracting thoughts, and other Zen practices.
The upcoming orientations are:
Wednesday evening, May 6, 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Sunday, May 17, 8:45 am – 10:15 am
Wednesday evening, June 3, 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Sunday, June 14, 8:45 am – 10:15 am (second Sunday this month due to another event on June 21)
Please sign up with Eden >>.
EVENTS
Boundless Zendo
Saturday, May 23, 7:30 – 9 am
For our first Boundless Zendo of 2026, we will walk silently through the forest and sit zazen outside at a select spot on the James River. After zazen, we’ll enjoy tea together. Weather and river level permitting.
Please sign up with Blythe blytheking@yahoo.com so we can coordinate.
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