Welcome Message
The Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center is dedicated to the central practice of awakening. The activities of the Center cultivate awareness of the essential beauty and dignity of life coming from full engagement with life-as-it-is.
The Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center is named after Jikai Dainin Katagiri Roshi, the root teacher of Joen Snyder O'Neal and Michael O'Neal. Jikai, Compassionate Ocean, refers to reality itself, which always holds us and bathes us with compassion. Even though we may not be aware of it, even though we may be experiencing a lot of suffering, still we are held in the great ocean of Buddha's compassion.
The Center offers programs in Zen practice and study as well as programs in mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
Announcements
Donate to the Spring Appeal on the Membership & Donations Page
Mother's Day Concert with flutist Adam Kuenzel
Sunday, May 13, 7:00 PM at Sundin Hall
See the events page for more information
Great Gathering - "Soma Yoga"
Saturday, May 24, 6:30-8:00 with Jean Fraser
See the events page for more information
New Courses
The Art of Mindful Eating
Mondays, June 11 - July 16 • 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
681 17th Avenue NE, Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN
Fee: $120 (members $100) + $15 materials fee
Reduced fees are offered as needed.
Retreats
Saturday, May 19, 2011, 9:00-5:00 #210 Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave. NE Minneapolis
Total Dynamic Living Classes
Minneapolis: Tuesdays
June 5 - July 24, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 P.M.
Instructor: Joen Snyder O'Neal
Location: First Unitarian Society, 900 Mt. Curve, Minneapolis (near the Walker Art Center)
St. Paul: Thursdays
June 7 - July 26, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 P.M.
Instructor: Michael O'Neal
Location: Clouds in Water Zen Center, 308 Prince Street, St. Paul (near Hwy 94 & 7th St. exit)
Great Gatherings
See our Special Events page for upcoming Great Gatherings.
The registration form is available here for printing and mailing or you may register online.
