Cypress Tree Zen Group

The Cypress Tree Zen Group is an affiliation of people living in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding area who are practitioners and supporters of Zen. The Group is a part of the Kwan Um School of Zen founded by the Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn. Weekly Meditation Practice We meet once a week for zazen (meditation) practice on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. The location is the Unitarian Church at 2810 N. Meridian Road, Tallahassee, FL. It is just north of the intersection with John Knox Road on your left, if you are traveling away from town.

Monthly Practice Schedule

First Tuesday Informal sitting, no chanting or ceremonies, open circle talk (voluntary updates on personal practice from participants) and group Dharma discussion.

Other Tuesdays Traditional Kwan Um practice starting with about twenty minutes of chanting, followed by twenty-five minutes of zazen (meditation), ten minutes of walking meditation, and another twenty-five minutes zazen. After zazen we have a Dharma talk by one of our Dharma Teachers or practitioners.

Meditation Instruction

For people who have not had previous experience with Zen, we have meditation instruction for beginners at the same time as our regular meetings. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and long loose pants such as workout pants or sweat pants.

Site Contents

Zen for Beginners This section is for the new practitioner or student who want to learn more about Zen and Buddhism. It includes meditation instruction, key concepts of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist history, a list of suggested books, and links to sites with basic information about Buddhism.

Zen Retreats We hold several Zen retreats during the year at various locations. Some are held in Tallahassee, others are at the Gateless Gate Zen Center or the Gainesville Zen Center.

Newsletter Our newsletter has articles by members Anne Rudloe, Konrad Plendl and Kathleen Carr. Articles include: "Leading a Zen Group," "Millennial Motivation," and "The Flower."

Zen Links Links to selected sites on Zen and Buddhism and to Buddhist and Spirituality groups in Tallahassee, FL.

Contacts

Abbot & Senior Dharma Teacher: Anne Rudloe,

Dharma Teacher: Bill Bodiford

Dharma Teacher: John Pekins,

Mailing Address: Cypress Tree Zen Group, PO Box 428, Panacea, FL 32346
(Note: We meet in Tallahassee, just the PO Box is in Panacea.)

We are not a monastery or retreat center, there is no permanent building or residency hall, so we cannot accommodate group meetings or traveling seekers.

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