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An eminent teacher said, "When walking, standing, sitting, lying down, speaking, being silent, moving, being still—at all times, in all places, without interruption, what is this?" Quote by Zen Master Seung Sahn. #zen #meditation #wha

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Join us for the Global Kido & Coffee Hour on December 14! We'll do Kwan Seum Bosal chanting for peace and compassion for all beings and our planet, followed by two sessions of informal small group discussions with global teachers. These sessions

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Take a break to find some peace during this busy season and join a one-day Zen retreat online! With the hands-on support of Zen teachers in 1:1 interviews, a flexible group meditation schedule to structure your participation, and the support of a glo

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