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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ALL ZEN CENTER EVENTS CANCELLED

After closely following developments with the virus along with the steps that national, state, and local governments, businesses, churches, and others are taking to slow its spread, we have concluded that the prudent thing to do is close the Zen Center for the next few weeks. There will be no sittings or other events until further notice. Please check back in a week or so for the latest updates.

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 11. Read more . . .