Karma -- action, the push-pull of cause and effect. Dharma -- the Buddha’s path to liberation from dualism and suffering. What is the connection between these two? How does their interplay shape our experience in life? And, within this context, where does our true freedom lie?

For those interested in exploring these questions through deepened zen meditation and study, ZDS will be offering a 36-day Intensive Practice Period from November 2 through the end of Rohatsu on December 8, 2021.

During this period, we will create a community of practitioners engaged in and exploring the dharma in our daily lives. Each participant will individually maintain daily practice commitments, while also meeting together periodically in-person and/or via Zoom with the other Intensive participants to learn and share.

Participation in the Intensive requires advance registration and a set of commitments. To become a participant, you must be willing to engage in:

• Daily zazen practice.

• Throughout November, attendance at a weekly dharma talk/discussion with Dan Dorsey Roshi and a weekly on-line support circle meeting led by a senior ZDS practitioner.

• Samu – mindful work practice of your choice at home, at the zendo, or elsewhere.

• Personal dharma study – reading a zen-related book or other zen-related learning activity of your choice.

• Participation, either full- or part-time, in the Rohatsu sesshin (Dec 3-8; details to be announced).

These requirements are further described on the Commitment Form here: 
2021 Intensive Practice Period Commitment Form
(Please know that we are happy to consider modified commitments for anyone who wishes to participate and has schedule conflicts or other concerns.)  

If you are interested in participating, please complete the Commitment Form and return it to zds@zendesertsangha.org. Deadline for registration is October 28, 2021.

If you have questions, contact Dan Dorsey at dorsey@dakotacom.net