Path of Zen

PATH OF ZEN: From Chaos to Clarity
March 27–April 17, 2025 | Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 PM (CST)
Online Only

Explore the essence of Zen spirituality through clear, practical teachings from an experienced Zen Master. This course guides you from mindfulness to profound spiritual awakening.

Course Highlights:

• Understand the turning point from mindfulness to deeper spiritual practice

• Explore how the ego contributes to suffering and learn to transcend it

• Embrace a life guided by vow, leading to greater joy, meaning, and service

You’ll Learn To:

• Transform chaos into order and calm

• Root your life in timeless purpose

• Cultivate unshakable resilience

Join our lineage of awakened hearts and uncover your authentic, compassionate, courageous self.

Note: While all classes will be hybrid, the first class on Sept. 14 will be online only due to a major event taking place at the Zen Center on that day. Zoom links will be provided to all registered participants.

  • In this class you’ll learn about a further, more dynamic approach to mindfulness called “Open Awareness” practice. Through this practice you begin to integrate your meditation practice with your everyday life.

  • This elegant teaching of the Buddha called the “Four Foundations of Mindfulness” describes the overall arc of the spiritual path of Zen.

  • This class goes deep into the root cause of suffering exploring how we construct a self that is based in fear and delusion.

  • We reach an important milestone on the spiritual path orienting our life around aspiration and vow instead of impulse and emotion.

Instructor: Roshi Robert Joshin Althouse

Sustaining the Path: Your Investment in Wisdom

The teachings of Zen are priceless, yet we honor the ancient tradition of dana (generosity) to keep them flowing. Your contribution nourishes our center, supports our teachers, and helps Zen wisdom reach all who seek it.

We invite you to reflect on the value of these timeless teachings in your life and go give accordingly:

  • Path of Zen - Program Fee: $189 – Sustain our lineage and help fund scholarships

  • Path of Zen - Member Fee: $169 – Keep the light of wisdom burning bright