The Buddha taught that everything changes, including ourselves.

We will eventually lose everything, even our life.

The heart of Soto Zen Buddhist practice is the practice of zazen. This is whole-hearted, single minded, meditation practice.

The zazen practiced at our temple originated in India, and was transmitted through China and Japan to the United States. Below are two links that may serve as a good starting point for personal inquiry into zazen.

This excellent article about the form and practice of zazen was written by Zen Master Dainin Katagiri Roshi.

The five basic forms used at our temple are described here.

Beginner's Night, offered on the first Wednesday of each month (except January, July, and December), provides direct instruction on these five forms. That is a good time to ask questions about them, and have your posture adjusted.