Steven Harper: Tassajara Zen Mountain Center Photo Tour on Flickr Commons (rendered B&W).

Dōgen wrote in Shoaku-makusa (Refrain from Unwholesome Action), “clarifying birth, clarifying death, is the matter of greatest importance for a Buddhist.” Using several fascicles by Dōgen, a selection of koans, the death stories of some of our ancestors, including Buddha’s, Dongshan’s, and Dogen’s among others, and our own experience, we will delve into and explore Buddhist teachings on Birth and Death through study and practice.

Led by Shogen Danielson & Robert Reese

Eight (8) Saturdays, February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9; 4:00-5:30 PM

$10-$20 suggested donation per class meeting, or any amount as affordable, direct to MBZC.

Scholarships Available. Please indicate your request when completing your registration.

If you are also committing to the full practice period and have not done so already, the commitment form is here.