Events
In-person
Ease and Joy of Mornings – March 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesEase and Joy is a quiet morning designed to introduce you to the art of zazen, which is the word we use for Zen meditation. It is an ideal entryway for beginners, intermediate or long-time meditators who want a refresher course on this “dharma gate of joy and ease” as described by Zen Master, Dogen-Zenji. […]
Movie Night – 2019
We'll sit Zazen from 5:30 till 6:30 pm and then we will share a pot of soup. You are welcome to bring something to share, too. The movie starts at 7:00pm and afterwards we have time for discussion. Next Movie: Saturday, March 9th - End Game This short 2018 Netflix documentary looks at end-of-life in […]
Days of Reflection – April 13, 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United States
Meditation Instruction – May 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesAn introduction to those beginning a meditation practice as well as those wishing to learn more about zen and temple etiquette. Please wear comfortable clothings. Cushions, benches and chairs for meditation are provided. Stay for tea afterward! Please contact info@breadloafmountainzen.org if you plan to attend. Joshin will facilitate this meditation instruction.
Street Retreat Washington DC – May 2019
May 22-26, 2019 Washington DC 2,500 years ago Shakyamuni Buddha led his monks each day in the practice of begging for food, receiving whatever was offered with gratitude. In this retreat led by Joshin, we will plunge into a modern day variation on this early Buddhist practice and become one with the streets of Washington […]
Days of Reflection – May 25, 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesEase and Joy of Mornings – June 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesEase and Joy is a quiet morning designed to introduce you to the art of zazen, which is the word we use for Zen meditation. It is an ideal entryway for beginners, intermediate or long-time meditators who want a refresher course on this “dharma gate of joy and ease” as described by Zen Master, Dogen-Zenji. […]
Summer Sesshin 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesSesshin, meaning to gather the heart/mind, is a meditation retreat, done with others that deepens our relationship to our mind and to the world. In sesshin, the mind/body calms and settles, and the mind becomes clear and open. We experience the deep stillness that lies within each of us and the tremendous strength of a […]
Bonfire at Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Center
“Come enjoy a night of warmth and community around our first bonfire of the year at Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community. Working with a local Druid practitioner we will also offer a brief ritual, combining Buddhism and ancient nature-spirituality practices. We'll provide the marshmallows!"
Qi Gong at BLMZC
David ‘Rosebud’ Sparer, who has been practicing and teaching Qi Gong for decades will lead a two hour class open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. This ancient meditative movement practice is calming, energizing, and even fun, but also helps to develop balance, and harmony of the body, mind and spirit. Please join us.
Meditation Instruction – August 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesAn introduction to those beginning a meditation practice as well as those wishing to learn more about zen and temple etiquette. Please wear comfortable clothings. Cushions, benches and chairs for meditation are provided. Stay for tea afterward! Please contact info@breadloafmountainzen.org if you plan to attend. Joshin will facilitate this meditation instruction.
Coffee and Community on Saturday Morning – 2019
Every Saturday morning when we don't have an event scheduled. You can join us for the 7am sit followed by a convivial breakfast and friendly conversation about life, dharma, or whatever naturally arises.
