The koan is not looking for some “correct” or sanctioned response, it doesn’t work like that. The koan elicits your response, the words and actions that arise for you, here and now. Join David Parks for a koan, meditation, dharma talk, and conversation. All are welcome – register to participate.

Register for this very special 2-Day PZI Retreat: A mythic adventure on Buddha’s birthday. Our retreat is on the anniversary of that event, in early December as the old year winds down. It’s easy to think of the Buddha’s journey, and of the teachings that bring awakening, as something far off. But the journey belongs to us. John Tarrant will be your guide, with special guests.

People go to wild places to find their true nature – right now, what is your true nature? Koan meditation is based on uncertainty and was invented for a difficult era. For these reasons, it helps us to be friendly with our time, to find a way to make decisions, to love the life we have. With all the difficulties, it’s good to be alive. Register to join John Tarrant on Sunday. All are welcome.

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PZI Zen Online- Fall Sesshin Dharma theme: Gathering in the Valley of Our Time – all talks, music, sutras and excerpts included. Recorded Oct 1-4 2020.