Mondays 7 - 8 pm

Note: no practice Mondays 12/24 and 12/31/07
Zen is the spiritual practice of sitting still and silent to experience directly the immediacy of the Divine. The word "Zen" comes to our culture from Asia, but translates simply as "meditation." It is a practice of contemplation and deep prayer that is central to religious experience and which has a deep heritage in the Christian tradition. It is dwelling in the presence of the Lord. It is manifesting the Living Christ.

The Christian Zen Group is open to all who are interested in practicing Zen, regardless of level of knowledge and experience. The group is especially focused on exploring Zen in the context of Christian teachings and worship, and on providing support to those seeking a regular contemplative practice.

The group is hosted by Mark Davis, a member of Northern Hills United Methodist and Abbot Emeritus of the Cincinnati Zen Center. He has studied Zen with his teacher Zen Master Dae Gak of the Furnace Mountain Sangha for over a decade.

Chairs are provided, but please bring meditation cushions if you prefer to sit on the floor.