Zazen No Tomodachi

Friends of Zen

Friends of Zen – Zazen no Tomodachi – assembles people who are attracted to the spiritual concept of Zen as a neutral or even heretic attitude, strictly as well as objectively orientated towards what is called the Pure Mind or Pure Consciousness. This attitude expresses itself in everyday life as much as in Zen Meditation – its training practice – or the creation of artistic work in all possible fields.

Selfother

Self-Other’ is the Two in One

‘Self-Other’ is the Two in One
– the old verse sounding but forgotten
the truth itself seems somehow rotten…..
but whom the voice inside is calling
face to face
may open to the Other, but

Selfother

Zazen No Tomodachi

have you discovered the beginning
lock in, lock in
stand up
stand up before the dust of time
has settled on the mountain

Zazen no Tomodachi – Friends of Zen
Refugio Sulayr at Los Pollos, Alpujarra, Spain
(Arrival at Alqueria de Morayma. At 5 pm transfer up to Refugio Sulayr)

Participation: minimum 2 days
Guide: Tom Amatt (Maximum Participants: 8 per week)
Fees: there are no fees, however we depend on donations or membership for our service.
Retreats upon Request

Characterization
The retreat takes place in one of the most remote spots of the Alpujarra section of the Sierra Nevada. It’s views and beauty are stunning, the living environment basic with running (cold) water from our well for kitchen and (outdoor) showers. We follow the principle Zen-Session arrangement, but split the sittings between inside our underground dome during the first half of the day and outsides during the second. A detailed impression of the setting you may obtain here.
Do not forget to bring with you: warm sleeping bag, meditation outfit, working dress, moccasins and solid shoes, a bowl and cleaning towel. Temperatures at the time are cold to moderately warm. Warm cloth for the morning sessions is imperative.
If you are interested or have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Do not forget to bring with you: warm sleeping bag, meditation outfit, working dress, moccasins and solid shoes, a bowl and cleaning towel. Temperatures at the time are cold to moderately warm. Warm cloth for the morning sessions is imperative.

If you are interested or have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.