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Beginner's Night
Introduction to Zen practice

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"And there is magic in every beginning"

- Hermann Hesse -

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Are you interested in Zen Meditation and don't have that much experience yet? You can't really calm down or your legs fall asleep during meditation?

 

The Beginner's Night is the perfect opportunity to get to know the Zen Lab, to get a taste of meditation or to refresh your meditation practice.

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We explain the most important basics of the sitting position, the mental attitude and the processes in the Zen Lab. You can then put what you have learned into practice and try it out on a seat cushion. 

 

The Beginner's Night is aimed at inexperienced and experienced people who are interested in getting to know Zen Meditation in the Zen Lab: a space for inner exploration and encounters with others. Bring your concerns and questions with you. All people are cordially invited.

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​ contribution 10-12 euros

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With your contribution you help to cover our rental costs and thus the maintenance of the Zen Lab. If the financial effort is a hurdle for you, please contact us and we will find a solution together!

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Morning Meditation
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Tue & Thu: 7.00 - 8.00 am

Early Bird Meditation (45 min silent meditation)

Tue & Thu: 8.00 - 9.00 am

Morning Meditation (Tue 35 min + recitation*, Thu 40 min silent meditation)

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Evening Meditation

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Mon: 7.00 - 8.30 pm

Zen Night (2x 30 min silent meditation)

Wed: 6.00 - 7.15 pm

Beginner Friendly (30 min + 20 min silent meditation)

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All meditation times are donation based (suggestion 5€)

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* Recitation: Teachings, known as sutras, are recited together rhythmically. It's not so much about understanding the words, but also about experiencing the sound created together. We recite the Heart Sutra in Sino-Japanese.

Events
First half of 2025

 

Practice day with Nicole Baden

January 11, 2025

 

​Zen days

Ganzer: January 25th, March 15th, April 12th

Half time: June 14th, July 17th (evening)

Tangaryo (half day without bell): Feb 22, May 10

​more information

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Lecture series with Nicole Baden

Jan 29th, Feb 26th, Mar 26th, Apr 23rd, May 21st, Jun 18th, Jul 23rd

Live stream in the Zen Lab, 6:45 p.m

more information

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​Introduction to Zen practice

Jan 22nd, Feb 12th, Mar 19th, Apr 30th, May 14th, Jun 5th, Jul 9th

each 4:45 p.m

more information

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Zazenkai

May 29th - 31st

 

Summerfeast

July 26th

 

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