Session One: December 9 / 12:00 EST (See this in your time zone) Session Two: December 16 / 12:00 EST (See this in your time zone)

All classes are recorded and recordings are usually posted within 48 hours.

Description: The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Ancestor, attributed to Hui-neng, offers profound insights into achieving enlightenment and living with mindfulness and compassion. This class explores how Hui-neng’s teachings on non-duality, self-realization, and the immediacy of awakening can be integrated into your daily life. Through guided discussions, participants will learn how to embody the Sutra's wisdom to navigate challenges, nurture inner clarity, and cultivate harmonious relationships. Whether you're new to Zen or seeking to deepen your practice, this class offers a practical path to awakening in the modern world.

About the Teacher: Jason Quinn JDPSN grew up in California and began practicing in 1997 with the Kwan Um School of Zen in Seattle. He lived at the Providence Zen Center for ten years, where he held various staff positions, including Abbot. Jason trained as a monk for nine years, during which he sat many long summer and winter Kyol Che retreats, and took part in retreats around the world. He now lives in Santa Clara, CA with his wife, son, and daughter. Jason received inka in 2015 and is a teacher at the Empty Gate Zen Center and for the Kwan Um Online Sangha. Jason is the author of the book, No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners. You can find his teaching videos on his YouTube channel.