☉ Zen Zentrum Wien :: Newsletter, March 2023

The wild geese
Got back wholly
And the moonless night.
(Murakami Kijo)

Dear Reader,

Spring is unmistakably getting ready: Primroses are already blooming in the Vienna Woods and wild garlic is also making its appearance. The Vienna Zen Center is also dressing up, as there are a variety of activities: Alma, our Zen Master, and Jan JDPSN have returned to Vienna after a long stay in the USA and are also looking forward to meeting you … as well as the renowned teachers who will soon be gracing the Zen Center. 

In the following, we present you the next dates: Beginners are very welcome at all events! In addition, we also offer a special monthly introductory event. 

Last but not least, we have some reading material for you: What does it mean to care for others and where is self-care necessary? – In his short Dharma Note “Take care!” our Guiding Teacher Knud gives some thoughts that are worth reading. 

So take good care of yourself and the other living beings!

With warm regards
In the Dharma
Your team from Zen Center Vienna

P. S.: The zoom links for our online practice have changed! You can find them in the schedule at the end of this newsletter – and of course in our event calendar!

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EVENTS

One-Day Retreats

Retreats allow us to deepen our practice and come back to our breath. We look through our habitual thought patterns and find the source of our deepest wisdom and goodness. – Please register soon so that we can plan!

➾ https://bit.ly/Retreat-March-18-2023

➾ https://bit.ly/Retreat-April-01-2023

Introduction to Zen Meditation
The Vienna Zen Center offers an “Introduction to Zen Meditation” every first Monday of the month for beginners, interested and curious folks. Starting at 5:30 pm, there will be a personal introduction by one of our teachers. After that, you may participate in the regular Monday practice at 6:30 pm.
Should you or someone in your circle of friends wants to “finally get started”: This is the perfect opportunity!
➾ https://bit.ly/Introduction-Zen-Meditation

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DHARMA NOTE

What does it mean to take care of yourself, and what does it mean to take care of others?

Read the new “Dharma Note” from our lead teacher, Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN: “Take Care of Yourself!” –

➾ https://bit.ly/Take-Care-Dharma-Note

 “If we don’t start being honest with ourselves right now, when will we?”

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REGULAR PRACTICE DATES

Please note: There are new zoom links for the online dates starting Thursday, March 2, 2023!

  • Practice on Monday (hybrid): 18:30-20:45
    Chanting, 2 x 35′ Zen meditation, Q & A/talk.
    Head: ZM Hyon Ja.
    Zoom link: https://bit.ly/Monday-Practice
  • Wednesday morning practice: 07:00-08:10
    One hour of early morning Zen meditation.
    Head: Leo Welsch, SDT. 
    The practice will take place at the Zen Center.
    (Please register via ta.xm1695343693g@nez1695343693_oel1695343693.)
  • Online practice on Thursday: 18:00-19:00.
    2 x 25′ Zen meditation, Q & A/talk.
    Head: Knud Rosenmayr, JDPSN.
    Zoom link: https://bit.ly/Thursday-Practice
  • Online practice on Sunday: 09:00-10:00.
    2 x 30′ Zen meditation, Q & A/talk.
    Head: Jan Sendzimir, JDPSN.
    Zoom link: https://bit.ly/Sunday-Practice

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