Kong-ans are conundrums — little puzzle stories. Their one and only purpose is that they are an excellent way of putting the student, and very often the teacher too, into the space of don’t-know mind. The mind that stops. That is not a mind that is ignorant, or uneducated, or anything like that. Not at […]
Zen Day Saturday, 22. August 2026; 7:00 am – 4:10 pm Hybrid, online and in person at the Amida Center. Teacher: Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN Registration & Information: Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week). Hybrid – at the Amida Center and online via Zoom. Schedule & Timetable Registration
For forty years my “day job” was focused on helping communities adapt to change: sudden outbursts of insects, flooding, or fire would add shock to the chronic stress of drought or economic decline. Climate change has only added to the anxious uncertainty arising from ever greater impacts. In our Zen community I am often asked, […]
Zen Day Sa. 25. Juli 7:00am – 4:10pm Online and, depending on the number of participants, in person at the Amida Center. Teacher: Zen Master Hyon Ja Registration & Information: Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week). 4–7 participants: Online via Zoom (Zoom link). 8 or more participants: Hybrid – […]
Zen Day Sa. 27. Juni 7:00am – 4:10pm Hybrid (Online und offline @ Amida-Zentrum) Teacher: Jan Sendzimir JDPSN Registration & Information: Held every fourth Saturday of the month (unless otherwise noted). Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week). 4–7 participants: Online via Zoom (Zoom link). Hybrid – at the Amida […]
Meditation is described in multitude of ways. All different kinds of formulas and methods exist for reaching “perfection” or “waking up” to our “inner freedom”. Some of these methods are called Zen-Korean Zen, Japanese Zen, Chinese Zen. Some are called Vipassana and Mindfulness. Many people use drugs and substances to attain a different or more […]
Recently Arne Schaefer JDPSN and I officiated a precepts ceremony in Helsinki, Finland. Two wonderful people—Julia and Harri—took the five precepts. They prepared a beautiful environment, invited friends, and offered delicious food. The ceremony was very important to them. It was a great honor for them to take the precepts, and it was a great […]
Zen Day Saturday, 23. May 2026; 7:00 am – 4:10 pm Hybrid, online and in person at the Amida Center. Teacher: Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN Registration & Information: Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week). Hybrid – at the Amida Center and online via Zoom. Schedule & Timetable Registration
Old Age These two words, old age, carry a lot of weight of meaning, assumptions, and sometimes a lot of fear. When people ask us how old we are, we usually won’t say, “Why are you making me old?” In most societies, birthdays are cherished milestones, celebrated with candles, cake, and a sense of joy. […]
Zen Day Sa. 25. April 7:00 am – 4:10 pm Online and, depending on the number of participants, in person at the Amida Center. Teacher: Zen Master Hyon Ja Registration & Information: Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week). 4–7 participants: Online via Zoom (Zoom link). 8 or more participants: […]
