Vermont Zen Center

schedule

The Zen Center has a schedule of daily sittings, intensive meditation periods, courses, ceremonies, public events, and much more.

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retreats

A wonderful way to combine quiet time and spiritual inspiration. Enjoy your own natural rhythms in an extraordinary setting.

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workshops

A practical and authentic introduction to Zen Buddhism. Talks, question periods, demonstrations and meditation.

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The Buddha’s Parinirvana Ceremony—2/19

A ceremony commemorating the Buddha's final departure from the realm of birth-and-death. All are welcome. Read more . . .

Indian Cooking Course—March 9

Learn how to prepare a delicious and authentic vegetarian Indian meal in the Vermont Zen Center’s spacious kitchen. Read more . . .

Lovingkindness (or Mettabhavana), is an ancient Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional lovingkindness and friendliness. Metta is something you feel in your heart, a positive emotional state towards others as well as ourselves.A six-week course in the gentle art of universal lovingkindness meditation begins on March 13. Read more . . .