About
Open Hand Zen grew out of students and teachers at East Cloud Kung Fu deepening their meditation practice. We added an open sitting meditation time before our Saturday Tai Chi class in 2002. In April of 2023, we extended our meditation time to include other ways to deepen our practice. We hope to offer a space and community for meditation practice to the wider Raleigh area. We are happy to partner with other organization in the area.
Alex receiving the 5 Mindfulness Trainings in 2009
5 Mindfulness Trainings Certificate
Lay Minister Ordination 2018
Lay Minister Certificate
Jukai with NC Zen Center 2019
Order of the Boundless Way Certificate and Rakusu 2021
OBW Ordination 2021
Miles Sensei explaining the rakusu (small robe).
Alex (Kaisho) & Miles Sensei (Korokaisan)
Alex and Jeff Sensei (Fa Hsing)
OBW Ordination 2021