Events

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 […]

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 States

An 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 […]

Ease and Joy of Mornings – June 2019

Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United States

Ease 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 […]

Summer Sesshin 2019

Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United States

Sesshin, 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 […]

Dharma Reflections with Willie Kunert

On June 19, 5:30 - 6:30pm Willie Kunert will facilitate the dharma reflection. Willie Kunert has been a resident of Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community since September with his wife, […]

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 […]