Engaged Buddhism
Engaged Buddhism is one element of Great Wave’s Eight Gates of Training. Students work both individually and in groups and in accord with their abilities …
Practice at Great Wave
Establishing a Home Practice
Establishing a Home Practice While sitting once or twice a week with the Sangha is an excellent and necessary part of Zen practice, our spiritual …
Zendo Procedures
Zendo Procedures Those who are new to Zen often think that the orchestrated behaviors observed in the zendo, or meditation hall, seem somewhat rigid or …
Zen Practice at Great Wave
Zen practice at Great Wave blends a variety of traditional and contemporary activities, giving everyone life-long opportunities to deepen and clarify their understanding of the …
Practice Resources
Below are few resources to help with home practice and with increasing awareness of zendo behaviors. Establishing a Home Practice While sitting once or twice …
Starting Zen Practice
First Steps There are several ways to engage in practice at Great Wave. If you are new to Zen, you will want to begin with …
Training Paths at Great Wave
Training at Great Wave Zen Sangha is open to everyone, regardless of background or level of commitment. In general, all students engage in the Eight …
The Eight Gates of Zen Training
The Eight Gates of Zen Training were originally developed by the Ven. John Daido Loori, Daiosho. Adapted by Great Wave Zen Sangha, the Eight Gates …