right here, right now
Zen helps us to dissolve negative habits of body and mind, live with clarity, and be of service to all beings.
Practice
Zen practice, or shugyo, is a matter of doing and becoming—a transformative process to be entered into bodily and wholeheartedly—not by adopting a belief system or an identity, but by means of this very body, this very life. Zen shugyo holds out the potential of encountering our true nature, living with straightforward clarity, being more truly useful to those around us, and learning to give the gift of fearlessness.
We offer an introduction to traditional Rinzai Zen forms of practice that can be taken up by anyone, from any walk of life, to any degree to which they are motivated. These powerful, inherited practices help us to discover, deepen, and express our inherent clarity through posture, breathing, and the wholehearted application of our very aliveness in each and every moment.
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Our practice sessions are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9pm at Stillpoint Zen Center in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. Newcomers are always welcome and instruction will be provided. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to let us know you’re coming using the form below. Street parking is limited–please allow extra time for finding a spot and possibly walking a block or two.
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Stillpoint Zen Center
137 41st St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
USA
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email genryojones@gmail.com
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There is no fee required to participate, but a $5 minimum donation per session is suggested. You can Venmo @ironcityrinzai (5532) directly or use the button below for Venmo, PayPal or credit card.
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Fall Retreat with Stillpoint
Registration is open for the Fall 2024 Retreat with Stillpoint. Attendees will arrive the evening of November 7th and the retreat will end mid-afternoon on November 10th. We are once again staying at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, located approximately one hour north of Pittsburgh. Many options were considered after the retirement of Roshi … Continue reading Fall Retreat with Stillpoint
Summer Update
It’s been awhile since our last update, but pausing to reflect—there has been a lot going on! First, the group I volunteer with at the jail has finally been able to re-establish a regular men’s Buddhist meditation group. We’re meeting every Thursday evening in the jail’s chapel space. There was a group before Covid, but … Continue reading Summer Update