ED, There may be centers that offer zen training without even mentioning zen.
...Bill! --- In [email protected], Kristy McClain <healthyplay1@...> wrote: > > Hi Ed, >  > I initially read this in the context of spiritual awareness. But perhaps > that isn't your question. Personal development / self-inquiry / spiritual > growth is the new-age self-help. I have found zen-inspired centers in > many other areans. Often, they include some zen philosophy and > psychology with practices like zazen.  Some  yoga studios and classes > combine zen and yoga models, but do not necessarily include buddhism.  > "Zen" or "zen" sells. So it is incorporated in feng shui and Japanese > design centers. Zen gardens are popular, so there are now zen > horticulturists. Several spas and wellness centers include zen practices when > teaching classes on stress and personal growth. "The way of Tea" shops have > including zen with the tea ceremony. Medical centers  can have > zen-influenced clinics for patients with conditions that range widely, from > sleep disorders, to psoriasis, to cardiac conditions, to allergies, and many > more.  Many of the above discuss zen practices as a lifestyle, but > without a defined spiritual dimension.  So its kind-of in the context you > are asking. >  > Kristy >  > Yes, and I was interested in knowing if there is any zen center that > advocates 'zen' without any mention Buddha's teachings. > --ED > > >  > > > > > > > > >  > ------------------------------------ Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are reading! Talk about it today!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
