Temple Meditation

No new enrollments are being taken for Fall semester. If you have questions, please first review the Class Policy FAQ, then contact the instructor (email below) or WesWELL at 860.685.2466 or at weswell@wesleyan.edu.

Due to staffing changes in WesWELL, non-credit classes will not be held during the Spring 2010 semester. You may wish to click on the links under "Other Classes" to access local resources or explore Physical Education classes through WesMaps.

Class Description

The essential practice of Chan (Zen), meditation

• Instruction and practice in traditional Chan meditation. Chan is the mother discipline of Zen.

• A practice of spiritual awakening

• Includes the philosophy and practical instruction of living a truly spiritual life.

• A spiritual practice completely non-religious.

• Rotating private interviews to further practice in meditation, a spiritual life or personal issues.

• Cultivation of clear wisdom through the Kungan (Koan) method of opening the wisdom eye.

• Understand the cause and effect nature (karma) of your personal challenges.

• Clarify your life.
   

Equipment

• Wear clothing that allows for a comfortable seated position and movement

• Bring a meditation cushion or pillow

Instructor Biography

Sharisse Kanet '06 is a resident Priest-in-Training of the Small Forest Temple and a 2006 graduate of Wesleyan University, who is a PhD student in philosophy at the City University of New York. Sharisse was also a level 1 student at Wesleyan for all four years and took priest's vows in 2006 upon graduation.

Scott Kessel '88, MALS '92 is a Senior Level Priest-in-Training and holds a B.A. in Studio Art and a M.A.L.S degree from Wesleyan University.  He is an exhibit designer/builder at KidCity Children's Museum and performs throughout the US with his band Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem. He is also a teaching artist with the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, a husband, and a father. Scott can be contacted by email at skessel@wesleyan.edu.

Ji Myong, is the Temple Master of the Small Forest Temple. Ji Myong is the name given by Grand Master Seung Sahn in the traditional manner to his disciple (original name Anthony Scionti) who began as a student of martial-arts since 1970 under the authority of Master Infererra and Grand Master Shimabuku, and whose black belt standing is recognized by the All-Japan Empty-Handed Way Association and registered with the Tokyo Police, as required by Japanese law, and then (1975) by Grand Master Seung Sahn, transmitting the Original Way of Shaolin, Anthony holds an M.S. in Counseling, is a certified School Psychologist, therapist and private counselor. He has led numerous workshops and conferences in both private and public sectors in psychology, self-guidance, spiritual growth, meditation and self-healing training.

Enrollment

To enroll in a WesWELL class, simply attend the first session of the class and complete a paper enrollment form. Forms will be provided by the instructor. By enrolling, all WesWELL Non-Credit Class participants agree to follow established class policies.  Please review the policy FAQ before enrolling or contacting WesWELL with a question.