Deepening autumn
My neighbor
How does he live, I wonder?
Matsuo Basho
Translation, RH Blyth
CityZen is a meditation and koan practice group in the Pacific Zen school led by Rachel Mansfield-Howlett, Roshi. We hold: in-person and zoom meditation evenings; silent nature walks; koan salons; half-day meditation; 7-day silent sesshin; and private meetings with a teacher. All ages, abilities, faiths, genders, and ethnicities are welcome. Contact rhowlettlaw@gmail.com for meeting locations, zoom link, or to be added to the CityZen list group.
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