WELCOME!
The Zen Center is open to members and trial members.
We have Zoom sittings for people who live too far away to attend sittings at the Center. We encourage people to attend via Zoom if they are ill. Please send us an email through the contact page if you would like more information.
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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Costa Rica
The Casa Zen was founded in 1974 by Roshi Philip Kapleau. In November 2025 Roshi Graef transmitted the leadership to her Dharma Heir, Sensei Bodhi Murillo.
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Toronto
The Toronto Zen Centre was founded in 1967 by Roshi Philip Kapleau. Roshi Taigen Henderson, Roshi Graef's Dharma Heir, is the teacher.
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Vermont
The Vermont Zen Center was founded in 1988 by Roshi Sunyana Graef, a Dharma Heir of Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of The Three Pillars of Zen.
SPECIAL CEREMONIES
UPCOMING AT THE CENTER
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15
feb
Parinirvana Ceremony
Read moreA ceremony honoring the Buddha on the day of his passing into final Nirvana.
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28
feb
Flower Arranging Course
Read moreLearn basic Ikebana and flower arranging elements used at the Vermont Zen Center: triangulation, depth, placement, color, container size and materials.
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11
mar
Lovingkindness Course
Read moreA six-week course in Lovingkindness, an ancient Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional lovingkindness and friendliness, begins tonight.
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14
mar
Indian Cooking Course: Chaat
Read moreChaat are the savory-spicy-tangy snack foods enjoyed in India. They are delicious and addictive! Course led by Manju Selinger.
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15
mar
Sangha Entertainment Day
Read moreA day of music and fun for the Sangha ending with a vegetarian potluck meal.
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21
mar
Introduction to Zen Workshop
Read moreRoshi Sunyana Graef leads a half-day workshop on the principles and practices of Zen Buddhism.
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31
mar
Temple Nights
Read moreJoin us for individual devotions and beautifully adorned altars on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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5
apr
Jukai Ceremony
Read moreThe ceremony of Entering the Way of the Buddha, for members and trial members.
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11
apr
Haiku Course
Read moreJoan White conducts this popular course in the art of haiku. All are welcome.
From our Ancestors
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The Way is essentially perfect and exists everywhere.
—Zen Ancestor Eihei Dogen -
Meditation in the midst of activity is a thousand times superior to meditation in stillness.
—Zen Ancestor Hakuin Ekakau -
The Great Way is not difficult for those who do not pick and choose.
—Zen Ancestor Seng Ts'an -
From the beginning all beings are Buddha.
—Zen Ancestor Hakuin Ekakau -
Ordinary Mind is the Way.
—Zen Ancestor Nansen Fugan