Contemplate this: What does inner peace really mean? Here at the Zen Dojo Freiburg, many have found their answer. This Zen Dojo has been a place of meditation and reflection since 1987. It offers a space for practitioners of various Soto Zen traditions.
The Zen Dojo Freiburg is located at Lehenerstrasse 9. You can find it in Freiburg im Breisgau. This Dojo is part of the AZI Association Zen Internationale. It is supported by Zen Assoziation Freiburg e.V. This is a non-profit association. The Dojo is funded solely through membership fees and donations.
Martin Mokudo Finkenzeller represents the Zen Dojo. He helps organize the activities. The Zen Dojo Freiburg welcomes everyone. It offers a space where people can practice together. Openness is a core value here.
Each month after the evening Zazen, a Dojo meeting is held. Important topics and plans are discussed. Anyone interested in contributing is welcome. Invitations are sent via email.
The Dojo leaders and council are elected every two years. Members of the Zen Dojo Freiburg vote for them. You can find the current organization chart posted inside the Dojo.
The Dojo leadership and council coordinate practice. They also manage the Dojo activities. All participants help decide on these activities and support them. The Ryumonji Zen Temple guides the practice. It is located in Weiterswiller, France. Meister Olivier Reigen Wangen leads the temple.
Zazen sessions are held at the Zen Dojo. They take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30 AM. Saturday sessions are at 8:30 AM. These include Samu or work practice. Evening sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Introductions are offered on Mondays at 6:15 PM.
Taisen Deshimaru is a key teacher in this tradition. Konrad Tenkan Beck is a contact person. For more information, visit meditation-zen.org. This Zen Dojo is more than just a building. It is a community. It is a place to find peace. It is a place to grow. Take a moment. Feel the stillness. Consider the possibilities.