The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions.
Seven Wednesdays, February 5–March 19, 6–7:30 pm PT
For Zen students a weed is a treasure. —Suzuki Roshi
Are you having difficulties with meditation? Obsessing about love or hate? Falling asleep, anxious, restless, or agitated rather than calm while meditating? Doubting your practice or wondering whether practicing is "right" for you or not?
The Five Hindrances are typical mind states which can impede development of concentration and mindfulness. In this class, we will explore classic and contemporary teachings on how to become aware of and work with these states, and how to cultivate their antidotes.
"2.0" offers an extensive investigation for meditators by incorporating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Specifically, we will learn how we have been conditioned to perceive and react. With this knowledge, it will be easier to put into practice how to be with and respond to strong emotional and mental states.
As this is a study and practice class, specific texts, as well as meditation instructions, will be presented which can be used to work with the hindrances in between classes. We will be reading The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana for this course. Please obtain a copy by ordering from the SFZC Online Store or your local bookseller.
Having the skills to be at ease in the midst of the hindrances will enrich your meditation, making it easier to bring the fruits of your practice into everyday life.
- Sustaining Level: $262
- Member (Become an SFZC Member): $236
- Sliding Scale 1: $157
- Sliding Scale 2: $66
San Francisco Zen Center is committed to making Zen practice and the Dharma accessible to all who seek it by offering both a General support fund and a dedicated BIPOC support fund. Please email supportfunds@sfzc.org for more information BEFORE signing up.
Or call 415-354-0360.
