Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do when thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence and also time for questions and sharing. Please RSVP to studio@lindahoffman.com.

Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’. For more information, directions, and to learn about the farm visit www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.

NOTES: The studio is the wood building near the pond. The studio is handicap accessible. There are no restrooms at the studio.

Photo credit: Just Sitting, bronze sculpture, Linda Hoffman

This program is offered by Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!