newcomers' faq

I'm interested in Zen, but I don't know what to do first. Where do I start?

Some people are introduced to this practice through books, or through hearing a talk, or through a class, or by some exposure to meditation. You are welcome to come borrow books from our library, attend a Sunday talk, or join our spring or fall Dharma Study Group. But if you have no experience of meditation, we recommend that you attend a Newcomers' Night (2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:15) to receive some basic zazen instruction and meet with experienced practitioners in the community. If you have questions, please contact us at zen@alaska-zen.org anytime.