Events
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, […]
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 […]
Days of Reflection – May 25, 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesDharma Talk with Sensei Shinzan Palma and Sensei Joshin Byrnes
Wednesday May 29 Sensei Shinzan Palma and Sensei Joshin Byrnes will give a Dharma Talk. 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]