Upcoming Events at Stone Mountain

An Introduction to Zen Meditation

Public Lecture: Friday, March 30, 2007, 7–9 pm

Zazen: Saturday, March 31, 2007, 8:30–11:30 am

Ellen and Charles Birx will speak about "What is Zen?" and "How can a regular meditation practice lead to balance, fullness of life, and more harmonious relationships?" The presentation will include instruction in sitting and walking meditation.

Charles and Ellen are Zen teachers in the White Plum Lineage which combines elements of both Soto and Rinzai Zen. They are co-authors of "Waking Up Together: Intimate Partnership on the Spiritual Path" (Wisdom, 2005) and co-founders of New River Zen Community (www.newriverzen.org). Charles Birx, Ed.D., is retired from a career as a reading specialist and education professor. Ellen Birx, Ph.D., R.N., is a nursing professor at Radford University School of Nursing and author of "Healing Zen" (Viking, 2002).

Saturday they will lead a morning of Zen practice that will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, a Zen talk, and optional individual meetings.

Lecture and zazen will take place at Christ Episcopal Church at the corner of Franklin Road and Washington Avenue, SW, in Roanoke.

Sponsored by Stone Mountain Zendo.