Work in the Room is an encounter between a teacher and a student.  The idea is that it is possible for two people to step outside the usual prison of the mind and meet directly.  When you do this you are meeting not just the teacher but your own nature.  Everything appears in a larger, more breathable air and brighter more vivid relief.  That is the idea that work in the room serves - it offers a sample of freedom.  The only method of work in the room is to bring up a koan, something to so with your practice, something that you have discovered, something that you have difficulty with in life or meditation.  Then you will find out what happens when you bring your attention to bear upon that subject.


Such a meeting cannot be effective if we do not bring out full attention to it.  We ask that you support Desert Lotus Zen through membership, that you have a commitment to the community that maintains the vessel in which transformation happens.  The other requirement is practical; we ask that you meditate every day.


Work in the Room is available for Desert Lotus Zen members.  If you are new to Desert Lotus Zen and not a member, you are welcome to come to Work in the Room a few times without being a member.  We request that you visit our Monday night program before coming to Work in the Room.  If you have questions, please call  602-904-5270 or submit a question below.

Work in the Room is held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or by appointment.  It is held offsite. To arrange an appointment call 602-904-5270. 

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