Young Urban Zen SF

Hiro Ikushima discusses preferences and resistance through Dogen's teaching in Genjōkōan: "Yet in attachment blossoms fall, and in aversion weeds spread."
We explore how Zen practice helps us recognize our preferences and resistances, allowing us to meet life more fully, just as it is.
























Flowers and Weeds

Young Urban Zen

The topic for the talk by Kogetsu will be an exploration of time, money, and the energy of this precious life.
What does it mean to say, “I don’t have enough time” or “I don’t have enough money”? How much would actually be enough?
We’ll look at some of Dōgen’s teachings on time and explore the familiar ways we experience scarcity in our everyday lives: feeling impatient, worrying about money or the future, or believing that once we get through the next thing, we can finally relax.
























Time and Money

Young Urban Zen

Michael reflects on the way that ancient practices immersed in Zen are not only still relevant in today's work life but are key tools to staying grounded and making practice a 24/7 event.
























Zen at Work

Young Urban Zen

In this short talk by Tim discusses Zen and art covering a little bit of history of the Zen tradition as well as the western tradition as a counter to this form.
























Art Night

Young Urban Zen

Hiro Ikushima leads us through a simple form of self-inquiry: noticing the difference between what is happening and what our mind adds to it.
What actually happened? What story am I telling myself about it? And what changes when I notice the difference?
He explores how meditation can help us become more curious about our thoughts and reactions without immediately believing them.
























Self Inquiry

Young Urban Zen