Louisville Zen Center
Zen practice has long emphasized mentorship and guidance. At Louisville Zen Center, support is offered through group sessions, one-on-one instruction, and teaching talks. Below is a brief overview of what’s available. For dates, please visit our home page and calendar.
This workshop is ideal for newcomers, those seeking a refresher, or anyone interested in practicing in the Rochester Zen Center lineage. It covers posture, breathing, equipment, walking meditation, and more.
In-person workshops begin with instruction at 5:30 p.m. We take a brief break around 6:20, followed by practice from 6:30 to 7:30. After a simple, 10-minute cleanup, we wrap up with tea and final questions until about 8:00 p.m. Suggested donation: $20 (cash, check, or PayPal). To register, email us.
For online workshops, we recommend those offered by Rochester Zen Center. Info and registration are available here. Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry often assists with these sessions.
Group Instruction (Meditation Class)
Join us for this informal Q&A session open to all, regardless of membership. While attending our Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is recommended, it’s not required.
Dokusan (Private Instruction)
One-on-one guidance in Zen practice, including posture, breathing, and other fundamentals, with time for personal questions when possible.
LZC and RZC members may schedule with Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry on Thursday evenings or at other mutually convenient times. She also offers PI during Rochester Zen Center’s Friday night online sittings. Click here to request Zoom access.
Dharma talks and teisho are given during formal sittings, with participants facing outward. Dharma Talks are offered by senior students/instructors and may include Q&A. Teisho is given by fully sanctioned teachers and do not include Q&A.
Brief Dharma Talks (10 minutes or less), given during formal sittings with participants facing the wall. These talks do not include Q&A.