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

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Vermont Zen Center
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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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Of Note

  • ZEN CENTER CLOSED
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    While the Vermont Zen Center's temple is closed during the pandemic, we offer Zoom sittings, courses, and ceremonies open to the public. Dokusan (private instruction with the teacher) is available to members.

    Please send us an email through the contact page if you would like more information.

Upcoming Zoom Events

  • 15
    April 2021
    3-DAY SESSHINThrough the 18th
  • 26
    April 2021
    TEISHO9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
  • 2
    May 2021
    ROSHI KAPLEAU ALL-DAY SITTING7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Featured Zoom Event:
Roshi Kapleau All-Day Sitting

All-Day Sitting

Roshi Philip Kapleau passed away on May 6, 2004 at the age of 91. Each year we celebrate a day of remembrance in May. Read more . . .

 


About the center

The Vermont Zen Center was founded in 1988 to provide a peaceful environment for the study and practice of Zen Buddhism. The Center is dedicated to helping people overcome suffering through spiritual development and social outreach.
Address: 480 Thomas Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482 Phone: 802-985-9746 E-mail: info@vermontzen.org
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