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Practice in the Midst of Complexity: Attention, Vow, and Nonviolence


Kagen Leo Golub

A Series of 4 Tuesday classes 9 - 30. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Taught by Shuso Kagen Leo Golub

Practice in the Midst of Complexity: Attention, Vow, and Nonviolence.

This class is an exploration of how we work with attention, responsibility, and vow when life is full and multi-faceted. We will explore how nonviolence, which Zen people yearn for, can be expressed not only outwardly but inwardly in how relate to our experience.

Across the four sessions we will explore:

  • Where we actually are in our lives and practice

  • The nature of attention under pressure and fragmentation

  • The relationship between vow, responsibility, and limits

  • How nonviolence can be lived in action, including toward ourselves

This course is part of the Summer Practice Period of Every Day Life. It is open to everyone. A zoom link will be provided for those who live out of town.

All those with a dedicated meditation practice are welcome.

Kagen is the Shuso/Head Student of the Practice Period. He is a senior member of Houston Zen Center, and the chair of the Finance Committee. He received the Bodhisattva Precepts in 2013 and the dharma name: Kagen Ryōtan / Flame Regarder, Complete Abundance.

Practice in the Midst of Complexity
from $50.00
Later Event: June 14
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