The Three Step method is a roadmap to a mindful life based on the experience of unity that is the foundation of Zen. In this one-day workshop we’ll learn to find this realm of unity where there are no boundaries, no lack and no contention, then integrate it with our “normal” states of mind. This process transforms our everyday experience of life and results in a mindfulness that lets us live in a dynamic way directly inspired by the living moment rather than being unconsciously driven by our fears, worries and fantasies.
We'll spend class time learning the steps and sit several periods of zazen putting them into practice. The intent is to be able to retrace these steps at will in zazen and everyday life. We also look at how the Steps dovetail with the Three Zen Peacemaker Tenets and other Buddhist practices.
Roshi Ryodo has offered classes and workshops on the Three Step Zen method at ZCLA, to other dharma groups over zoom, as continuing education for California therapists, and as a California prison offering.
What participants have said:
“So much information about the topic of Mindfulness is available - however, this course really connected the dots for me and provided me with a true ‘AHA’ moment.”
“Learned more about Mindfulness than all of the other books I have ever read or workshops taken. Thank you Roshi Ryodo .”
“This is one of the best mindfulness training classes I've ever taken. The Three Steps are practical and direct.”
Roshi Kipp Ryodo Hawley is a lineage holder in the White Plum school of Japanese/American Zen. He has practiced Zen for 45 years and was certified as an independent teacher by Roshi Egyoku Nakao of the Zen Center of Los Angeles in 2007. He is the originator of the Three Step Zen method, which he has taught since 2002, and currently serves as President of the White Plum Asanga, the affinity group of the dharma successors and descendants of Taizan Maezumi Roshi.
You can learn more about Roshi and the Three Step method on the Zen Mindfulness website.
- Tea, coffee and snacks will be available for the afternoon break. Please bring a cup.
- Participants will provide their own lunch and can use the refrigerator and microwave.
- Lunch can also be purchased nearby (Woodstone Marketplace and Avila Bay Club).
- Chairs and some meditation cushions will be available. You can bring extra cushions if you'd like.
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:00AM - 4:00PM PDT
Where:
On Zoom: **An email with a link to the Retreat Home Page will be sent to all registrants the day before the retreat begins. The Retreat Home Page will include the Zoom link and other retreat details.
In-Person: In-person participation will take place at the White Heron Sangha meditation center in Avila Village behind the Woodstone Marketplace, near the Bob Jones Trail. Parking is alongside the buildings. Please do not park in front of the Woodstone Marketplace!
Before registering for in-person attendance, please read the general covid protocol HERE.
Dana: The teachings are offered freely. There will be two dana baskets - one for the teacher and one for White Heron Sangha. Details on how to donate to the teacher online and how to support the White Heron Sangha will be provided at the retreat and will be on the retreat home page.
Registration: This is done online using the Register Now button. Registration closes on Friday, September 20th at noon.
More Information:
For information on attending a retreat at WHS, please read our Retreats webpage.
No dogs are allowed in the building except for service dogs.