The Way of Community Zen
NO BARRIERS TEMPLE
Training for a life of engaged practice rooted in Zen and the world we live in
NO BARRIERS TEMPLE
The Way of Community Zen
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community is dedicated to engaged, experimental, and accessible Zen Buddhist practice inspired by the Zen Peacemaker tradition.
No Barriers Temple serves as our hub of practice to build, train, and support an active network of Community Zen practitioners locally and globally.
We practice together in the temple, on the streets, and in the local community in a spirit of simplicity and neighborliness. Here, you will find innovative ways to connect and join in joyful, creative practice and service, deeply grounded in community.
bearing witness
to all of life
Opening to the joy and suffering of the world.
Face to face. Heart to heart.
Buddha to Buddha.
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Peacemaker Quilts
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NO BARRIERS TEMPLE
The Way of Community Zen
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community is dedicated to engaged, experimental, and accessible Zen Buddhist practice inspired by the Zen Peacemaker tradition.
No Barriers Temple serves as our hub of practice to build, train, and support an active network of Community Zen practitioners locally and globally.
We practice together in the temple, on the streets, and in the local community in a spirit of simplicity and neighborliness. Here, you will find innovative ways to connect and join in joyful, creative practice and service, deeply grounded in community.
bearing witness
to all of life
Opening to the joy and suffering of the world.
Face to face. Heart to heart.
Buddha to Buddha.
Join us for meditation
and dharma talks
All are welcome, no prior experience is needed, and there is no cost. Donations are welcome.
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Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community
No Barriers Temple
76 Court Street, Middlebury, VT
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Daily Meditation
Every Morning
7:00-7:40am US Eastern
On Saturdays and Sundays there is a short chant service at 7:40am
Evenings
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm US Eastern
Weekly Dharma Talks
Every Wednesday 5:30pm US Eastern
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Learn the basics here.