Beginner’s Mind:
Buddhist Teaching & Meditation

Facilitator: Sandy Leybold, RScP

You have probably heard of the Zen concept of “beginner’s mind,” as popularized in Western culture by the renowned teacher, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. Tonight we will contemplate beginner’s mind as taught by both Suzuki and the beloved Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. Then we’ll meditate to expand our awareness, Buddhist-style, using a recording from psychologist and spiritual leader, Tara Brach. Let’s go back to basics and find the depth of experience there.