The Clear Sky Zen Group of Champaign-Urbana is primarily a group of individuals, both students and local residents of the Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas, from various Buddhist traditions, who come together to practice meditation in a predominantly, though not exclusively, Zen style. Although many members of our group are Buddhist, and although our practice derives from Buddhist traditions, it is not necessary to be a Buddhist to participate. We meet to support one another in our practice, which is to deepen our awareness of, and compassion for, ourselves and one another, our families and greater community, and all beings everywhere. Our weekly practice involves seated meditation (zazen), chanting, walking meditation (kinhin), bowing, and readings from various texts.

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Next Event: Open Sesshin, Thursday, May 1st, 10 AM - 2 PM
This is an opportunity to try longer sittings interspersed with periods of walking meditation and samu (zen-mind work, in our case -- studying). You may bring your own lunch as we will be near the kitchen. The sesshin will take place in the west lounge of the Wesley Methodist Church. Please feel free to come and go as you please, while being respectful of those in meditation. There will be a monitor available for those seeking guidance.
We hope to see you there.

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