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Half Day of Zen with Jie Shao
At Pure Land of Iowa or Online

Saturday, June 4th, 1:30 - 4:30pm

Jie is a founding member of Pure Land of Iowa, and also on the Board of Zen Fields. He shares a wealth of wisdom about Buddhist teachings and Chinese culture that help everyone appreciate the vast teachings of Buddha.

Fundraising Goals Have Been Met!

Thanks to the many people who believe in Ricardo Annis as he pursues his undergraduate degree at Strasbourg University in France, we have met our goal of $4000. This should ensure Ricardo continues into his sophmore year. Zen Fields cannot underscore enough the importance of supporting people in Haiti for endeavors like this. Giving in this way is an act of charity, of love, and of respect beyond measure.

Daishin responds to a question from one of our viewers regarding where to place the mind during meditation. View the full article here.

Trauma informed Yoga to support Mental Health

Zen Fields is looking to expand its Trauma Sensitive Yoga program. Many people are riding an emotional roller coaster of aimlessness, anger, anxiety, loss of dreams, and feelings of isolation. In Iowa alone suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth, and opioid related deaths of all ages increased by 36% between 2019 and 2020. Learn More

We find ourselves actors in one of history’s greatest dramas—a lone species with an exceptional talent for bending the natural world toward our will, spinning through space on a stunning but fragile planet. We are waking up to planetary health - the understanding that our disruption of Nature is threatening not just other species but also ourselves. Many of the solutions are in front of us. Do we have the will to implement them in time?

Weekend at Nebraska Zen Center, Omaha
June 17th - 19th

Join Daishin at NZC for 3 events - Full Moon Ceremony (Friday evening), one day of sitting (Saturday), and Sunday morning program, ending at noon.
Learn more.

Upcoming Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Morning Zazen, 5:30 - 6:00am

Monday Evening
Zazen with Discussion, 6:00 - 7:30pm

Tuesday/Thursday
Yoga 4:00 - 4:55pm (Cancelled this Week)

Thursday Evening
Guided Meditation, 7:00 - 8:00pm

Half Day of Zen
1:30 - 4:30pm at Pure Land of Iowa

All above events are available online. The Half Day of Zen is a hybrid in person or online event.

Zoom Links:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5763403743

Meeting ID: 576 340 3743

Passcode: ZenFields

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