Getting Started
Getting Started at Daiyuzenji
If you are new to Zen training and would like to receive basic instruction, we recommend visiting us at one of the following times:
- Saturdays, 9:30 am
- Tuesdays, 7 pm
- Thursdays, 7 pm
- Sundays, 8:30 am
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time. Contact us to confirm your visit, please (this page also has directions and a map).
On your first visit, you will receive an introduction to the practice of zazen (Zen meditation), which will be sufficient for you to attend any meditation session in our schedule.
If you already have experience in Zen meditation, we can use this first session to orient you to our style of practice.
What to Wear
The required uniform for members is traditional Japanese-style training clothing (keikogi and hakama), which we have found to be the most practical and comfortable garments for Zen practice. Our Resources page (link below) has online sources for these.
When you first visit, any comfortable clothing that is modest and without bright colors or words is fine. Tight pants like jeans should be avoided, as they are difficult to sit in. Shoes are unimportant, as you'll be barefoot.
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