Sokuji Zen Buddhist community announces meeting schedule

Sokuji Zen Buddhist.png — Sokuji Zen Buddhist community will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at The Clearing, 514 Beltrami Ave. NW.

By Pioneer Staff Report

January 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� Sokuji Zen Buddhist community will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at The Clearing, 514 Beltrami Ave. NW.

Attendees will meditate, followed by tea and conversation focusing on how Zen practice supports healthy relationships with ourselves, other people and all of life, a release said.

This session is designed for beginners. The group will continue to meet from 6:15 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

"Sokuji鈥檚 intention is to create a welcoming, safe and wholehearted introduction to anyone interested in learning more about Buddhist meditation," explained the release.

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