Alexandria, LA –  The Zen Fellowship of Alexandria invites individuals interested in Zen practice to join them on February 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM for an introduction to Zazen (seated Zen meditation), a profound practice that is the direct path to living here now.

Zazen is a practice that transcends the intellectual study of Zen. It involves engaging the body and mind in a state of dignified non-action, with no reason, purpose, or personal gain. Through sitting in the posture of Zazen, practitioners allow themselves to return to a state of mental and physical equanimity, automatically, spontaneously, and naturally. This introduction will provide an opportunity for individuals to experience this practice firsthand.

The introduction will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Alexandria, located at 1245 Elliott Street in Alexandria, LA. Attendees are asked to arrive 15 minutes early for preparation, as is customary for the dojo’s twice-weekly sittings.

In addition to the introduction on February 1st, the Zen Fellowship of Alexandria holds regular sessions, including:

• Formal: Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, which includes sutra chanting and formal ritual.

• Mid-week Sitting: A less formal sit every Wednesday evening at 5:00 PM.

A $10 donation is requested from attendees of the introduction to support the mission of the dojo in facilitating this and other Zen practice opportunities in Central Louisiana.

About the Zen Fellowship of Alexandria: The Zen Fellowship of Alexandria (ZFA) is a local dojo in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition, following the lineage of Zen Masters Kodo Sawaki, Taisen Deshimaru, and Robert Livingston. The ZFA is affiliated with the New Orleans Zen Temple and the Zen Fellowship of Bakersfield, California, under the guidance of NOZT Abbot Richard Collins. The ZFA offers authentic immersion into the Zen lifestyle in Central Louisiana.

For questions/more information please email info@zenalexandria.org.