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Interested in meditation but don't know where to start? Curious about Zen philosophy? This course can help. In this class, students will be introduced to the secular practices of Zen meditation--zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), koans (teaching tools), and dharma talks. Each class session will be a mixture of meditation, lecture, how-to demonstration, and discussion. No prior meditation experience is necessary. Students with experience in other styles of meditation are also welcome. Students can bring a cushion/pillow for floor sitting or use a classroom chair for comfort. Class will include readings from Yasutani Roshi's Introductory Lectures on Zazen and Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. Class is P/F grading only. No audits. Repeats are allowed.