Great Wind Zendo

08/04/2022

We are now accepting submission for our winter issue of Midwest Zen! Please visit our website at http://www.greatwindzendo.org/mwz for information on submission information.

The summer season is associated with the process of new growth and much activity. For our summer issue, Midwest Zen continues to branch out with writings and art from many contributors. 

06/27/2022

Our second publication, Midwest Zen, is now available! You can view the newest issues at http://www.greatwindzendo.org/mwz.

02/18/2022

The publication Midwest Zen will soon have the submission period open for their summer issue! The submission period is February 21-April. 1st. For more information, visit our website at https://www.greatwindzendo.org/mwz or find us on Duotrope.

 Welcome to this first issue of Midwest Zen, a venue for Zen practitioners to contribute writings and artforms to express and reflect aspects and experiences on their path. It will enable those who share similar interests to read various perspectives on Zen Buddhism and see the role it plays in the...

10/24/2021

The upcoming publication release date for Midwest Zen has been moved to December. The issue will feature photography, articles, poems, and other writings. Keep a look out for more information!

03/23/2020

Following Governor Holcomb's stay-at-home order which is effective until at least April 6, Great Wind is suspending its events until such time as the order is lifted.
Please check our events page for updates on resuming our regular schedule.

12/17/2019

Check out our new books in the library! For a detailed catalog, visit our link at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/GreatWind.

02/07/2019

Weekend Zazen this Sunday from 9 to noon, click the link for details. If you have not meditated before please plan your first visit for Thursday at 6:30 pm to receive an introduction and to get oriented with the zendo.

Zazen (seated meditation) begins at 9:00 a.m. in 20 minute intervals followed by 10 minute kinhin (walking meditation). Note that meditators may choose to remain seated during kinhin for an extended meditation period. We end the practice close to noon with tea and potluck lunch. You are welcome to

01/16/2019

Weekend Zazen this Sunday from 9 to noon! If you have not meditated before please plan your first visit for Thursday at 6:30 pm to receive an introduction and to get oriented with the zendo.

Zazen (seated meditation) begins at 9:00 a.m. in 20 minute intervals followed by 10 minute kinhin (walking meditation). Note that meditators may choose to remain seated during kinhin for an extended meditation period. We end the practice close to noon with tea and potluck lunch. You are welcome to

12/18/2018

A delegation from Great Wind Zendo visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Hindu temple) in Avon, Indiana this past Sunday. We were most generously welcomed and enjoyed the cultural exchange. Great thanks to our hosts who showered us with kindness and shared a special occasion with us, the celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's Birthday.

https://www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Indianapolis/Mandir-info.aspx

11/20/2018

Please remember we are not open for meditation practice Thanksgiving Thursday. Our next scheduled event is a book discussion on November 28 (Karma: What it is, what it isn't, why it matters), and we'll resume our weekly meditation practice on Thursday November 29 at 7 pm.

11/04/2018

In this world of dreams, drifting off still more;
and once again speaking and dreaming of dreams.
Just let it be.
~Ryokan (1757-1831)

Join us next Sunday, November 11, for zen meditation, 9 to noon. Visit our website for details http://www.greatwindzendo.org/events/.

06/10/2018

Join us for zazen today, 9 to noon. Come and go as fits your schedule.

06/09/2018

Hoko Karnegis of Sanshin Zen Community gave a workshop in Practicing Peace. Both the morning and afternoon session were helpful in realizing how Buddhism can guide our responses to what we see in the world.

05/08/2018

We are excited to offer a day of meditation and discussion themed "Practicing Peace" on Saturday, June 9th, to explore how Zen meditation offers a way to maintaining our personal sense of peace as we encounter suffering. The morning session is geared toward those who have little or no experience with meditation, or those who would like a refresher. The afternoon session is suited for those who already have some experience with meditation. Both workshops will be led by Hoko Karnegis, Vice Abbot of Sanshin Zen Community. There is a $12 registration fee for each session. Please visit our website to learn more and to register:

http://www.greatwindzendo.org/events?category=Religious

05/04/2018

We are excited to offer a day of meditation and discussion themed "Practicing Peace" on Saturday, June 9th, to explore how Zen meditation offers a way to maintaining our personal sense of peace as we encounter suffering. The morning session is geared toward those who have little or no experience with meditation, or those who would like a refresher. The afternoon session is suited for those who already have some experience with meditation. Both workshops will be led by Hoko Karnegis, Vice Abbot of Sanshin Zen Community. There is a $12 registration fee for each session. Please visit our website to learn more and to register:

http://www.greatwindzendo.org/events?category=Religious

02/09/2018

Join us this week for Sunday morning for zazen from 9 a.m. to noon.

Nirvana Day ceremony will be offered with our regular Thursday evening (15th) beginning at 7 pm.

01/15/2018

Beautiful morning.