The Live Zen Center is dedicated to the study and practice of Zen - a combination of Han Chinese, Tibetan and South-east Asian meditation practices - for lay students, and people who wish to mature their understanding of life.

Join us each week to gain insight into the teachings and practices of Live Zen. A practicing Buddhist layman will guide you on your journey of self-discovery, and a real Zen Buddhist monk will occasionally stop by as well. Not only will you learn about Zen (Chan in Chinese) through its music, its stories, its art, its rituals and its martial arts, but you’ll also grow to understand and appreciate the challenges and rewards of Zen meditation. 

*Weekly meditation sessions will be supplemented by discussion of Zen (Chan) philosophy; you’ll learn how to apply Zen (Chan) principles to enrich your daily life with tranquility.
* In keeping with the meaning of Zen (Chan)–"learning through meditation"- each weekly meeting will consist of long sitting and walking meditation sessions as well as discussion. Our Buddhist guide will teach you proper meditation techniques, and a Zen environment of music, candles and incense will calm your mind and soothe your soul.

Walking meditation in the Live Zen Center

Other Zen activities in the Live Zen Center will include:  (view pictures here)

* Traveling to Buddhist mountains & holy temples
* Staying and studying with Zen Buddhism in monasteries
* Interviews with Zen masters and senior monks
* Cooking Zen dishes and preparing Zen tea
....and more!