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ASZC - Master Class

  • Atlanta Soto Zen Center Location: 1167 Zonolite Place Northeast Atlanta, GA, 30306 United States (map)

This year’s MASTER CLASS will occur every other month, on the fourth Saturday of the month, from 9 am until 1 pm, including lunch, beginning in January. We will engage in a variety of media studies and exercises alternating with bouts of meditation, inviting you to explore and expand your personal powers of creativity. Elliston Roshi will share his training in fine art, professional design, and teaching creativity in the context of Zen and everyday life, entertaining your comments and questions through interactive dialog.

Class Schedule:
0900-0930   Meditation
0930-1200   Course Content & Discussion; Q&A
1200-0100   Lunch & Learn

Bi-Monthly Schedule:
JAN 27   Contemplating Zen & Art
MAR 23   Listening & Memorizing
MAY 25   Writing & Meditation
JUL 27   Breathing & Healing
SEP 28   Designing & Gaming
NOV 23   Drumming & Singing

(All reading and study materials provided. Bring your documentary media: notebook &  camera - feel free to photograph and record. Course content may vary slightly.)

Fees:
The fees for this program support Roshi in his work and benefit ASZC. They may be may be paid per session at the door or online. Additional dana for the teacher is accepted and appreciated place cash or checks in the dana box provided or send via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo to taiunmelliston@gmail.com. Contact Roshi for additional information.

Total Program (6 sessions): $100
Individual Class (Per session): $20

Jan 27 Class Materials Downloads:

Artist Statement

Earlier Event: January 25
ZENtalk
Later Event: January 28
Soto Zen Sunday Service