Open Meditation

Saturday Mornings 8:30 - 9:45 at First UU

Tuesday Evenings 7:00 - 8:15 at First UU

• Two 25 minute periods of Zazen (sitting meditation) with five minutes of Kinhin (walking meditation) in between.
• Chanting of sutras follows.
• Zafu (Cushions), Zabuton (Mats) and chairs are available for use.
• Please try to arrive 10 minutes prior to the session to settle without hurry.
• If you have not previously sat in Zen Meditation, you are encouraged to attend the Introduction to Zazen class being offered monthly (see schedule below).
• For further information about our practice, please see our orientation page.
• If you are not a member of ZCS, donations for supplies and facilities are greatly appreciated

Location
Zen Columbus Sangha meets at:
The First Unitarian Universalist Church
93 W. Weisheimer
Columbus, OH
Depending on available space, meditation is held in the church’s Fellowship Hall or the Worship Center. Leaders arrive early to set up the appropriate room. Look for the lineup of shoes in the hall.
Click here for directions

Sangha Activities following meditation

Introduction to Zazen (no charge)
Second Saturday of each month, 9:45 - 10:45 am.
A brief overview and introduction to Zen meditation will be given. Posture, breath, and meditation hall etiquette will be described. We will also do our best to answer any questions. Cushions and mats will be provided.