2. Assignments (due Thurs., 11/6) In 1 paragraph, try to summarize an answer to the question “What IS Zen?” (due Tues., 11/11) Read 153-157; do 156- 157 A (food or other experience) (due Weds., 11/12) Do 157 C or 158 D (written response!!)

3. Assignments (due Thurs., 11/13) “The Riddler” sheet (no outside help!) (due Fri., 11/14) Read 158-159(top); work on koan from sheet (written response!) (due Mon., 11/17) Read 159-161(top); do 159E

4. Assignments (due Tues., 11/18) Read 161-164; do 162G (Weds., 11/19) TEST on Zen (due Mon., 12/1) 1-2 pg. reflection on film S,S,F,W&S

5. Assignments (due., /) Read excerpt from Sacred Hoops and write reflections according to directions on sheet. (due., /) View http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_djW yC1-_4 ; write brief reflection on new things learned. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_djW yC1-_4

6. zen ~ historical sketch Dhyana (India) Ch’an (China) Zen (Japan) =meditation

7. Zen- historical sketch Mahakasyapa –Who? --Why chosen? –“Flower Sermon”? Bodhidharma –Who? –When did he bring Buddhism to China?

8. Japanese Zen Two sects: “Sudden Awakening” > Rinzai “Gradual Awakening” > Soto

9. Zen Teachings WORDS

10. Zen Teachings RATIONAL THOUGHT WORDS

11. Zen Teachings PURE EXPERIENCE RATIONAL THOUGHT WORDS

12. zen is nothing

13. zen is no thing

15. Zen mind= beginner’s mind

16. Zen is… Awakening/enlightenment attained primarily through … …meditation. (meditation is “waking up” is Zen)

17. Satori “Pure”/direct experience beyond thought, feeling, words, names (all ego- projection) Not permanent/ “one-time” (as w/ Nirvana) Emphasized most in Rinzai school

18. Koan Riddle/Puzzle that evades logic Not anti-rational, but non- rational, or … meta-rational Emphasized in Rinzai Zen Dokusan= session to discuss koan (Zen counseling session)

19. Zen Monastic Life Practices:Practices –Zazen: seated meditation –Kinhin: walking meditation –Dokusan: meeting with “roshi” –Other arts, crafts, work, tasks Benefits

20. Zen Monastic Life Zen Mountain Monastery:Zen Mountain Monastery –Example of actual Zen monastery here in U.S., offering retreats and zen training.

22. Intro to Zazen

23. Zen Videos What is Zen? What is Zen Meditation? The Practice of Zen Meditation The Fruits of Zen Practice Orientation to Zazen