Ways to practice

Five paths, one ground. Whether you sit for the first time or return to the cushion after years away, there is a place for you here. Peace through strength — paz via fuerza.

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Zen Training

A structured path into formal Zen practice — posture, breath, and the forms that carry a sitting group through the seasons. Built for those ready to go deeper than a weekly class.

Stan and the crew walk through what the training asks of you, and what it gives back.

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The practice

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Class schedule

A meditation cushion in soft window light

Weekly · 8 seats · 8 weeks

Meditation & Psychic Self-Defense

"Establishing a Practice" — a practical, student-focused workshop to build a real daily sitting practice. Led by Hui Neng Stan Koehler, Roshi.

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Know your rights

You've Been Stopped!

A police-encounter workshop: what to do, what to say, and your rights and responsibilities when stopped — with film from James Duane and others.

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Facilitator training

Conflict Resolution Training

A comprehensive method that's easy to learn and to teach — effective for community disputes and police-community relations alike.

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A retreat hall before dawn with a single candle

Silent retreat

Sesshin

Days of silence and sustained sitting — the heart of the tradition, held a few times each year.

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Youth · self-protection

Anti-Bullying & Self-Protection

Jeet Kune Do, Zen, and energy management for young people facing harassment. "You don't need to be a black belt to protect yourself."

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Not sure where to start?

Come sit with us

Visitors are always welcome. Reach out and we'll point you to the right first step.

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Begin where you are.

No experience needed. No equipment. Just a willingness to sit down and begin. The next eight-week cycle starts soon.

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