Zenkai Tauin Michael Elliston will give a brief introduction to meditation in the Soto Zen tradition and then will lead students in a meditation experience. Rev Elliston is the founder of The Atlanta Soto Zen Center (ASZC). He received his training under the late Soyu Matsuoka and roshi Shohaku Okumura.The Atlanta Soto Zen Center is recognized by the SZBA (Soto Zen Buddhist Association) and serves as the main training center for the order which has affiliate centers throughout the United States and Canada.
All are welcome. Zen finds no conflict with science, or the adherents of other religious doctrines and practices.
The meditation experience requires quiet and focus. Students are asked to arrive no later than 11:20 a.m. and to depart until no earlier than noon.
