You are invited to a day with the Zen of Emily Dickinson and W.S. Merwin

Saturday, February 6th, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $25, lunch included

Place: Treetop Zen Center, Oakland, Maine
For directions, visit www.treetopzencenter.org

Facilitator: Peter Harris*

Emily Dickinson never heard of Zen, but her poetry is shot through with Zen-like insights. Pulitzer Prize winner W.S. Merwin is a Zen student who shuns the label of Zen poet. We’ll read some of their poems, talk about what they have to offer, and write a little in response. No experience with Dickinson, Merwin, or Zen is necessary. Just bring pen and paper. Please email muisensei@earthlink.net if you plan to attend.

*Peter has been teaching literature and writing at Colby College since 1974, and practicing Zen since 1994. He is an ordained priest at Treetop Zen Center.