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THE SAN MATEO ZEN COMMUNITY
We are a welcoming sangha of folks from all walks of life who join together
to create a culture of transformation.
The word “Zen” means meditation, at once immediate and ancient.
We often drop koans into our sitting ~ stories of our founders that help us explore and find freedom.
PACIFIC ZEN LUMINARIES SERIES
COMING NEXT
REFLECTIONS ON 60 YEARS OF PRACTICE
Special Guest Jon Kabat-Zinn
In Conversation with Jon Joseph & Friends
Monday, January 19th at 6 PM PT
Sit with Us on Monday Evenings!
WEEKLY KOAN ZEN MEETING
5:30–7:00 PM PACIFIC TIME
MONDAY EVES with JON JOSEPH ROSHI
Next Monday Meeting on December 1st
Join Us!
We meet every Monday eve for koan meditation, dharma talk, and conversation. All are welcome. Register to participate.
Questions? call 415-608-8460 or email jjoseph5450@gmail.com
We are not alone in the world. We have each other to turn toward. All we need to do is ask.
“I have practiced Zen for many years and found the people at San Mateo Zen to be friendly and welcoming. Discussions of koans were inspiring. Thanks for a lovely time.” ~ Polly C.
“The San Mateo Zen Community is a comfortable place to practice, open and supportive. Zen Roshi Jon Joseph is kind, understanding; he teaches immediacy.” ~ Jeff S.
“Thank you for this blog post JJ, I really love your teaching! ‘Laughter at the utter ridiculousness of worrying that even one thing in all the universe was out of place.’ Yes, perfect! So good to be with you last weekend.” ~ Ellen F.