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C Period Trimester III, 2023-24
Instructor: Phil Goldman
Email: philg@school-one.org
Link to Class Evaluation form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I9p-6ZoYbjUmZf00e_D1E6tq_mtf8K1tmKWupPkQtBw/edit?ts=665dedab
“If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?”
-- Dōgen Zenji (1200-1253) Buddhist priest, writer, philosopher, and founder of the Sōtō school of Zen in Japan
An essential part of this course will be the practice of sitting as well as walking meditation. This is mandatory and will be taught and practiced EVERY CLASS OF THE TRIMESTER. It is also mandatory that it be practiced at least once a week outside of class and a journal be maintained.
Below you will find class expectations, assignments with due dates, agendas, and assorted bits and pieces of information that may make your flow easier. Please check this site regularly in order to prepare effectively for each class.
In-Class Powerpoint (3/21/24):
Introduction to Zen Arts
Homework One (due 3/25/24):
For those students who did not take Trimester I of The History of Eastern Philosophy, or have and would like a review, watch the video "The Buddha" (below) up to 1:02:00.
Homework Two (4/1/24):
Homework Three (due 4/8/24):
Homework Four (due 4/11/24):
Review the Overview of Zen Arts Project (with list of arts to choose from)
Decide on which Zen Art you will research, practice (throughout the rest of the trimester) and demonstrate in your presentation (at the end of the trimester).
Bear in mind: you will be responsible for getting all the equipment and materials needed on your own. You will also be responsible for teaching yourself the art (with some input/advice from Phil).
Decisions must be made and approved by Phil on Thursday (4/11)
Homework Five (due 4/22/24):
Gather materials for your chosen Zen Art and start learning it.
In-Class Assignment ( if haven't finished in class, due 4/25/24):
Read Who Was Bodhidharma?
Answer these Questions for "Who Was Bodhidharma?"
Homework Four (due 4/29/24):
PRACTICE YOUR ART, BRING IN YOUR MATERIALS, AND BE READY TO HAVE YOUR PROGRESS CHECKED MONDAY.
If you were absent 5/1, read this article and answer the questions at the end (in your journal):
Homework Five (due 5/6/24):
If you were absent 5/8, read this article and answer the questions at the end (in your journal):
Homework Six (due 5/16/24):
In-Class Assignments (5/22/24)
Group work: 5 Zen Stories
Read "What is Satori?" and take notes in your journal about how your Zen Arts practice may lead to Satori.
Homework Seven (due 5/23/24):
Homework Eight (due WITH YOUR PRESENTATION):
The assignments below are from a previous trimester. Please disregard until they are above this line.
Homework Six (due 5/2/22):
Chado (“The Way of Tea”) Research and Presentation Project
Zen Test: Buddhism and Taoism Connections
Final Zen Test (in-class)
If you are interested in continuing meditation, and would like a variety of short meditations, click here:
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