Norman Zen Group (NZG)

What is Zen meditation?

Zazen, or seated meditation, is the practice of bringing awareness to this moment as it is:  direct, immediate experience of body, breath, and mind, as we sit quiet and still.  Awareness of experience is also practiced while engaged in walking meditation, or kinhin.   

As human beings, it's not unusual for us to go through life caught by thinking--judgments, worries, desires.  "I don't like that" or "If that happens, I won't be able to tolerate it" or "I've got to have that, I deserve it."  Often, we live our lives responding and reacting to these thoughts, completely unaware of actual experience--seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, sensing.  

In meditation, we practice noticing thinking and returning to actual experience--this right-here, right-now reality.

Why practice meditation with a group?

Traditionally, meditation is practiced in a group setting because of the support and encouragement that naturally arises from being with other people.

Weekly Zen meditation 

Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 am 

In these sessions, we practice sitting and walking meditation.   If you are new to the group, a brief introduction will be provided.  No prior meditation experience is necessary.  

Introduction to Zen meditation 

First Tuesday of the month 5:30 - 6:30 pm 

Instruction will be provided for sitting meditation and walking meditation with attention to posture and breathing.  No prior meditation experience is necessary. 

For all sessions, wear comfortable clothing. Cushions, mats and chairs are provided.

LOCATION FOR ALL SESSIONS: 

THE WELL, the Cleveland County Wellness Square 

Upstairs, Room 200, 

210 S. James Garner Ave.

Norman, OK 73069

Sign up at THE WELL

Sessions are free and no membership is required.