ZEN Zoom: The return of Rev. Jeff "Tairen" Albrizze

Once upon a time there was a man on a mission, what mission was yet to be determined. It finally became Zen.

He studied at ZCLA, the Zen Center of Los Angeles. But he remained a rebel and founded the practice group PasaDharma in Pasadena. Work and family obligations pulled him from his life's mission, but the mission called him back.

Want to make God laugh? Tell [the Supremo] your plans. Why? Life is never what we planned; life is something we can't understand.

Now where is he? Buddhist Goddess of Compassion Kwan Yin (Kwannon) called him back to train at the Still Center, where he is now a teacher (stillcenter.org/teachers). His teacher is Western Sensei Ryuko Dr. Tim Langdell.

Sensei has a weekly Zen Zoom meeting at 9:00 am (Pacific) on Saturdays. It starts with a brief 10 minute meditation, followed by a talk and discussion session.

It goes on for an hour, a lively group, discussing a wide range of Zen topics.

Sensei is a Western Soto Zen priest and a Master Zen teacher in various traditions. His practice is based on Japanese Soto Zen combined with a background in Rinzai (koan work), Korean, and Vietnamese (like Thich Nhat Hanh) Zen practices.

All are welcome regardless of experience, particularly welcome if sharing this community's spirit -- the faith that helping ourselves is tantamount to helping others.

• Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/516177070

The Still Center is is a "Zen center without walls" using Zoom to meet. Visit website to contact with questions or for more info, recorded talks, books, and more: stillcenter.org

It is open to all members worldwide. See Meetup:

• meetup.com/still-center-meditation/events/304615536/