"Learn to take the backward step that turns the light and shines it inward. Body and mind of themselves will drop away and your original nature will be made manifest."
- Dogen Zenji
What is Zen Meditation?
Member of the
Soto Zen Buddhist Association
Services
Sunday Zazen 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Introduction to Zen and Buddhism (by appointment) Saturdays 9:00 AM
Calligraphy
We offer traditional Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo - "The Way of the Brush) taught by our calligraphy master Seisen Horino Sensei. The classes meet twice monthly. We also offer Shakyo or Sutra copying, a devotional writing practicing in Chinese script, every six weeks.
Special Events
One, three and five day retreats are offered through out the year. Please see our events page or calendar for more information.
Our Temple
We are located in Midtown Atlanta in Ansley Park. We meet in a private home so please contact us for more information and directions.
Contact Information
Priest: Daiki Barlow
Email: info@midtownatlantazen.org