CLASSES @ One River Zen
Classes at One River Zen offer a doorway into the profound teachings of the Zen Buddhist tradition, presented in a way that speaks to the needs of modern life.
With the guidance of experienced teachers deeply rooted in practice, these classes provide a welcoming space for learning, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. More than just instruction, they are an invitation to connect—with the teachings, with yourself, and with a community of fellow seekers walking the path together.
Whether you're taking your first steps or looking to deepen an established practice, our classes foster lasting connections and offer tools to navigate life with clarity, wisdom, and compassion. Join us to explore the timeless insights of Zen in a supportive and meaningful way.
ENTERING THE WAY | FUNDAMENTALS OF ZEN PRACTICE
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Four-week series begins 1/8/25
Entering the Way is a four-week journey designed to ground you in the practices of meditation and mindfulness so you can begin to open to your life and recognize your true potential.
HOW TO SAVOR YOUR LIFE | DŌGEN’S TENZO KYŌKUN 典座教訓
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Four-week series begins 1/16/25
Immerse yourself in the transformative wisdom of Dōgen’s Tenzo Kyōkun (Instructions for the Cook) in this four-week series, where we’ll uncover the art of savoring life through mindful, everyday practice. Designed as guidance for the tenzo, or head cook, Tenzo Kyōkun reveals how each task, no matter how ordinary, can be a path to deep awareness and fulfillment.
BORN IN A PRISON | KARMA, SELF, & LIBERATION
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Four-week series begins 3/6/25
What is karma? How does it shape the lives we live and the selves we create? And most importantly, how can we break free from its constraints? In this four-week series, Born in a Prison: Karma, Self, and Liberation, Sensei Michael Brunner will guide participants through an exploration of the profound relationship between karma, the ego, and liberation.