The Princeton area Zen Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

Join us for an evening of meditation with Zen Master Kurt Spellmeyer (Kankan Sensei), director of the Cold Mountain Sangha. Sensei Kurt Spellmeyer holds the dharma transmission in a lineage that goes back to the Han Shan Temple in Suzhou, China. Sitting begins at 7:00 pm and a brief introduction will be provided for beginners. Follow River Road off Rt. 27 about 1 mile. On your right, you'll see the Princeton Masonic Lodge parking lot. Enter the building from the front and proceed downstairs. Call Brian at [masked] for more details. What to expect: For those new to meditation or zen, Roshi Spellmeyer gives a brief explanation of the practice. This includes information about the physical aspect (how to find a comfortable position on the cushion) and the mental aspect (how to watch your breath and understand the activities of your mind). We then proceed with a thirty minute period of sitting followed by ten minutes of walking meditation and a second thirty minute period of sitting. At the conclusion of the second sit, tea and a sweet are served. There is time after the sit to meet others and ask questions. For more information about Cold Mountain Zen, see http://zazen.rutgers.edu