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To introduce the practice of Zen and to help getting started, Endless Mountain Zendo offers the following beginner's programs:

Beginner's Zazen Instruction:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. On selected Sunday mornings the Zendo holds zazen gatherings during which there is zazen (Zen meditation) instruction, zazen, walking meditation, and a talk, followed by tea. Vegetarian snack offerings are appreciated. Please arrive a few minutes before starting time. For zazen attire, blousy/loose clothing in solid muted neutral colors (long pants or long skirt) is recommended. No shorts, tank tops, clinging fabrics, or fragrances please. The zendo tends to be chilly in fall/winter months. Open Donation Basket. (Members: Free.)

Days and times may vary in accordance with zendo programs. If you would like to attend, please call us at 570-925-5077 or e-mail: endless@epix.net  

Young People's Intro to Zen Buddhism: Sunday, Mar. 2, 2008
Program introduction to Endless Mountain Zendo and Zen Buddhism.  Short zazen with chanting and kinhin walking.  Tea and snacks afterwards. For zazen, wear comfortable loose clothing, long skirt or pants, in sold neutral colors.  Zendo can be chilly. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Open Donation Basket. 

Zen Buddhism & Meditation Class: (at Bloomsburg University's Magee Center F-313A) Tuesdays, Mar. 4- Apr. 15, 2008 (Excluding Apr. 8)
Presented by Genro Lee Milton, Sensei and assisted by Yayoi Karen Matsumoto. A 6-week beginner's course in meditation practice and an introduction to Zen Buddhism. Zen practice is mindfulness meditation in daily life, a way of being clear, calm and open in the activities of our lives and relationships. This course will give participants a strong foundation in the practice of seated meditation (zazen), the core of Zen studies.  Zen is an ancient practice with a history rich in lore and wisdom, some of which we will explore through a look at several great Zen teachers and their means of liberating students. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing suited for seated meditation. To register: call the Magee Center at 570-389-4420 or fill out the registration form on page 27 of http://www.bloomu.edu/ce/MiniCourse.pdf 

Beginner's Zen Weekend Retreat: Jun. 20-22, 2008
A country weekend introduction to Zen Buddhist practice. Zazen meditation instruction, zendo orientation, walking meditation, dawn chanting service, prostrations, work practice, a talk, question and answer period, one-on-one Dharma meeting with Genro, vegetarian meals, and tea. Begins Fri. with 5 - 6 p.m. arrival and a light supper at 6 p.m. Ends Sunday, 2 p.m.  $195.

Beginner's Zen Workshop: Oct. 27, 2008.
A basic introduction to Zen Buddhist practice and its forms. Zazen meditation instruction, zendo orientation, zazen, walking meditation, chanting, prostrations, a talk, question and answer period, vegetarian lunch and tea.  9:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  $45.

What To Bring for Overnight:
Sleeping bag, zazen attire such as a formal zazen robe or blousy/loose clothing in muted solid neutral color, work clothes, sturdy outdoor shoes and slip-on shoes, flashlight, and unscented toiletries. No shorts, tank tops, clinging fabrics, or fragrances please. The zendo tends to be chilly in fall/winter. Soap/towels provided.