Joining the Sangha, Deepening Practice
Suzuki Roshi once said, "If you want to practice zazen, it is necessary to have good friends. Then naturally you will have good practice."
Sangha means spiritual community, and is considered one of the treasures of the spiritual life.
Two ingredients of full sangha participation at Ashland Zen Center are worth mentioning.
The first is that establishing a teacher-student relationship is an integral part of Zen practice and training.
The second is that the temple exists entirely through the voluntary donation of time, energy and funds.
Details about becoming a Pledging Member Are Here.
Distance Students
If you must travel a distance to attend sesshins, and have a sitting practice at home, it is possible to continue a relationship with a sensei at Ashland Zen Center. This is a matter that must be discussed with a sensei in person.
Current Distance-Students may print this form to include with a mail-in donation:
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