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MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FOREST
WAY ZEN
The Forest Way
Zen places emphasis on the ordinary moments of our life and encourages
the members
to take responsibility for their actions.
Students are shown how to examine the relevance of Zen in the
Twenty-First Century. The aim is to support
students to find their own spiritual liberation leading to awakening. Forest Way Care is a special interest group
interested in helping to alleviate the emotional
suffering of people affected by cancer and other
life threatening illness through mindfulness meditation.
WHAT IS YOUR MISSION?
Are you
looking for relaxation, peace, and inner calmness?
Are you
interested in your personal liberation and awakening?
If you
are, Forest Way Zen offers an
opportunity to explore Zen Buddhism in a modern context.
CALENDAR
OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2013
Regular Meditation Sittings in the Doonan Zendo
Tuesday 1 pm - 3 pm Sittings for new people.
Mindfulness meditation.
Wednesday 7 pm - 9
pm Zen Buddhist Meditation.
Sunshine
Coast U3A Sponsored Sittings
(promoting healthy creative lifestyles for retired people)
Monday 9 am
- 11 am Recollective
Awareness Meditation.
Friday 9
am - 11 am Zen Studies Group
and Meditation.
Friday 11.30
am - 1 pm Mindfulness Meditation.
Mindfulness Meditation for People with Cancer and
other Life Threatening Illnesses
Presented by Forest Way Care
For cancer, serious
illness, and relaxation.
Working to reduce stress, anxiety
and depression
Emphasising Peace, Hope,
Optimism and Quality of Life.
Thursday 1 pm – 3 pm at the Doonan Zendo.
ALL THE ABOVE ARE FREE BUT DANA
(DONATION) WILL HELP THE FOREST WAY
ZEN CONTINUE TO RUN THESE EVENTS.
COMING EVENTS
Please
register with Barry if you are interested in attending any of these
special events.
Times to be
advised depending on participants. Email to forestway@bigpond.com
Introduction to Zen
Buddhism Workshop 2013
A series of Zen study workshops are planned for 2013. People
who are interested in becoming a Zen student and learning about Zen will
be able to attend a program of Zen study and meditation held over four
weeks.
After this introductory period participants may decide to
become a Zen student and attend regular training evenings. Participants
who want to learn mindfulness meditation will be invited to attend a four
week mindfulness meditation training period on Tuesday afternoons at the
Doonan zendo.
Please phone Barry on (07) 5471 1332 for further information. This course is now full. No further vacancies.
Zazenkai
Mindfulness Day. A day of meditation and teaching in the Zen
tradition. Saturday 13th April. No vacancies.
Two day Intensive
Two very full days to work on your knowledge and practice of Zen
Buddhism.Participants may stay overnight or sleep at home.
Mountains and Rivers Walk
A unique event of alternate sitting meditation (Zazen)and walking
meditation (Kinhin)through the Noosa
National Park.
Wednesday 15th of May. 7.30 am to 12 pm. Please register your
interest in participating by phoning Barry on
(07) 5471 1332 or emailing
forestway@bigpond.com
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