Events
Bearing Witness Study Group – February-March 2019
In honor of Zen Peacemaker Founder Bernie Glassman Roshi who died recently, Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community will dedicate our winter study group to his book, Bearing Witness: A Zen Master’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dharma Reflection with Ryoha Dunworth
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesThe Buddha described the three poisons as greed, anger and ignorance. Ryoha Dunworth will focus on anger for his Dharma Reflection talk of March 27th and also share a story […]
Precepts Study Group – Spring 2019
The Ethical Precepts are the foundation of Zen life. The precepts are practices that remind us to always come back to our intentions to reduce harm, relieve suffering, and to […]
Lovingkindness Seminar
Lovingkindness or Metta is an ancient Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional friendliness toward others and oneself. As a result of practicing metta we become more empathetic, more […]
Days of Reflection – April 13, 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United States
Infinite Circle Study Group – May-June 2019
"If we are all within the same circle, then all of this is One Body." - Bernie Glassman, Infinite Circle Continuing our study of the teaching of Bernie Glassman Roshi, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dharma Talk with Sensei Shinzan Palma
Wednesday May 22 Sensei Shinzan Palma will give a Dharma Talk. Topic: Living by Vow Sensei José Shinzan Palma Sensei Shinzan was born in Veracruz, Mexico, He is an ordained […]
