Please join us as we spend the first and last hour of a seven-hour block on meditation (including sanzen) with 5 hours focused on Shodo in between. We will also provide a delicious mid-day vegan meal.  

Shodo means “way of writing," but there is much more here than meets the eye. Our focus is on the meditative aspects of this beautiful form of writing.  We will start by practicing basic strokes while focusing on posture and breath and observing how the subtleties in aesthetics are affected by our own condition. We will dive deeper into the practice by focusing on developing the characters in the Heart Sutra so that we can begin Shakyo (Sutra copying) practice. 

Beginners are encouraged to attend, as well as more advanced students.

Saturday, November 18, 2023
10:00 AM  5:00 PM

Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple
3717 N Ravenswood #112
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested Donation $40; please donate via Paypal.

If you are unable to attend but would still like to support, please donate via Paypal. Your support allows us to continue providing a rare opportunity for monastic-style Rinzai Zen training for those who wish to embark on the path of Zen.

When you arrive, please consider the following:

Always be respectful to our temple, the practice, and other practitioners.
Remove hats, shoes, and socks before entering the zendo. Wear plain, dark-colored, loose clothing so you can sit for the entire period of teaching and practice without discomfort; most jeans are unsuitable. Shorts, short skirts, and revealing clothes aren't allowed. Silence cell phones so as not to disturb others. Move around the space mindfully, and do not make unnecessary noise.

If you have any questions, please email daiyuzenji@gmail.com