About Kong-ans by Zen Master Hyon Ja

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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…
Einladung zum Zen-Tag am Samstag, 13. April 2024

Jan Sendzimir JDPSN: Facing Change Beyond Change

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…

Stamps for groceries by Zen Master Hyon Ja

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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…

Precepts Revisited by Zen Master Hyon Ja

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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…

How Old Are You, Really?

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…
Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN

Zen Day mit Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN

Zen Day Sa. 28. Februar 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:…

Jan Sendzimir JDPSN: On Doubt – Letter to a student (2025)

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Hello! Good to hear from you, especially to learn that you are happily exploring a relationship with a new partner, and that you are taking significant risks with responsibilities far bigger than you ever assumed before. As the old saying…

Jan Sendzimir JDPSN: Facing the Ghosts that We Create

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DHARMA TALK INTRODUCTION PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN 23 NOVEMBER 2023   Facing the Ghosts that We Create by Jan Sendzimir JDPSN   Many of us feel quite threatened by large events that loom over us. Will AI take away…
Hyon Ja SSN

Zen Day mit Zen Master Hyon Ja

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Zen Day Sa. 23. Aug. 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…

Ten Gates, The Kong-an Teaching of Zen Master Seung Sahn

Ten Gates, by Zen Master Seung Sahn, is a concise and illuminating introduction to Zen practice, structured around ten traditional koans (kong-ans). These gates act as challenges or thresholds that enable students to deepen their understanding…