In Zen, cultivating a garden is equated with cultivating the mind. And, starting in April, there is much outdoor cultivation at the Zen Center. This year we will be establishing a new Zen garden as well as continuing to maintain our existing gardens. You are welcome to join us at any morning sitting Monday through Friday (6-7 a.m.), stay for a bite to eat and, if you wish, help in the garden. Ti'an Callery will be happy to give instructions. Or, if you wish to come at another time during the week, Ti'an will be glad to meet you at the Center--just let her know when you're coming. Read More . . .

This special half-day sitting is in honor of Roshi Philip Kapleau, who died in 2004 at the age of 91. Roshi Kapleau was the founder of the Rochester Zen Center, author of The Three Pillars of Zen, and Sensei Graef's Zen teacher for 35 years. During this extended sitting there will be a special chanting service and one of Roshi Kapleau's recorded talks will be played. All adults with sitting experience are welcome. Zazen begins at 8 a.m. For more information please contact Dharman Rice.

Back by popular demand--this course fills quickly! Learn how to prepare a delicious and authentic vegetarian Indian meal in the Vermont Zen Center's spacious kitchen. Manju Selinger will guide you through the process of preparing the meal, which all will enjoy for lunch. With recipes in hand and practical experience from the Zen Center's kitchen, you will be ready to prepare an Indian meal for your family and friends. No cooking experience is necessary. Read More . . .