The Koan for September

A koan is a saying or story or a line of poetry, often from long ago. A koan makes meditation come alive. At our meetings there will be sitting meditation as well as a zen talk, and conversation. Our practice thrives on diverse perspectives and shared experiences as well as quiet and introspection.

Koan: Step by step in the dark, if my foot's not wet, I've found the stone.

Meditation is a practice of attention, without judging or editing. Your meditation can allow space for everything that appears to glow and surprise you. You don't need to clear your mind, or be anything other than yourself. It's not about endurance or renunciation. It's about curiosity.

It may be easier than you thought.

Koan: Who am I?