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Taking the next step


  • Santa Cruz Zen Center 113 School Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States (map)

A 4-week class looking at Case 79 in the Book of Serenity, "Advancing a Step" with Rev. Patrick Teverbaugh.

Sunday mornings 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

March 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th

This famous koan, also known as “Stepping off The Hundred-Foot Pole”, points us in the direction of negotiating complicated lives with our bodhisattva hearts and minds. Here we are on the brink of a war in Europe and a global climate catastrophe, the political situation has never been so polarized, and democracy is in danger–- which way do we possibly step? Stay tuned!

Read, Download or Print Case 79: Changsha Advancing a Step

Please sign up for the class here.

Earlier Event: February 18
Parinirvana Sesshin Feb 18-20
Later Event: March 12
Zazenkai Half Day Sit