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The Empty Bowl Zendo is a community of people supporting each other in the practice of Zen meditation. Our emphasis is on zazen, sitting meditation, a practice that opens one up to life in a way that is vibrant, joyful, alive, and appreciative of the present moment without judgments and preconceptions. Based on a foundation of compassion, attention and discipline, Zen practice is a way of awakening to our everyday lives of work, family and relationships. We welcome all who wish to join us in a spirit of self discovery through mindful practice.

The sangha is led by Ray Ruzan Cicetti, Sensei, dharma heir to Roshi Kennedy in the White Plum lineage and a Zen practitioner for many years. He received dharma transmission from Robert Jinsen Kennedy, Roshi, in December 2004 and is his sixth dharma successor. He is the resident lay teacher at The Empty Bowl Zendo in Morristown NJ. Sensei is also a psychotherapist in private practice with an emphasis on stress related problems, relationship issues, and bringing spirit back into the therapeutic relationship. He is married with a grown son and two grandchildren.