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The Buddha within the parsonage

The room in which we practice meditation for a year now, we name Rebberg Zendo. Zendo literally means ‘room of the Zen practice’. The Zendo is situated in the vaulted cellar of the parsonage of Saint Sebastian. In the early days it was used as storage room to dry agricultural goods. In recent years it was utilised occasionally as a Chapel or for various groups. Today serves for the daily practice of Zazen. The rooms interior is modestly equiped in… Read More »The Buddha within the parsonage

The community behind the Rebberg Zendo

A glimpse behind the scenes The parsonage of Saint Sebastian in Wettingen hosts since August 2020 five individuals. Their aim is to live together in community, meditate and beeing nourished by the strength of silence and strive to be fully present.We are all working in various sectors, as caregiver in an institution, as Kindergarden teacher / art therapist, freelancing editor and peace research practitioner, project manager or as a pastor in the parsonage. We share in daily life a culture… Read More »The community behind the Rebberg Zendo

Short introduction for the practice of Zazen at home

The Rebberg Zendo just produced a video. The video is adressed to beginners of the practice of meditation. It covers foundational aspects of the practice. The video demonstrates vividly how to sit in meditation at home and offers important insights regarding various postures, the right aproach to breathing and arising thoughts. Enjoy watching.