Each of these roots includes several key texts that we read in translation. New students should begin with an introductory class. Most of the texts can be purchased in our bookstore. Please register by mail. It is very helpful if you sign up in advance.
Beginners are welcome.
The practice of the six paramitas or transcending perfections is the way to express the Bodhisattva vow and benefit all beings. One of our root texts will be Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Shantideva. This class will be a discussion group centering on the reading of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Zen Center's founder, Shunryu Suzuki. Brilliant in its warmhearted simplicity, this collection of talks has been one of the most popular books on Zen for thirty years. As the class schedule varies, please check with one of the above teachers before attending the first time.