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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Ease and Joy of Mornings – September 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 […]