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 live lives that encourage others and allow them to flourish. This program is free and open to anyone who would like to participate, whether you […]
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 considerate, more kind, more forgiving, and in general, more loving, friendly people. Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community offers a four week seminar in the practice […]
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, founder of the Zen Peacemakers, we will read and discuss together Bernie’s book, Infinite Circle. After Instructions to the Cook and Bearing Witness, this book […]
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 […]
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 Zen priest and Dharma successor of Joan Jiko Halifax, roshi. In 1996 in Mexico City, he met Korean Zen teacher, Ven. Samu Sunim and trained […]
Days of Reflection – May 25, 2019
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United States
Dharma 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 Zen priest and Dharma successor of Joan Jiko Halifax, roshi. In 1996 in Mexico City, he met Korean Zen teacher, Ven. Samu Sunim and trained in the Buddhist […]
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 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 […]
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, Laura, and daughter, Felicity. He received jukai (lay ordination) at Ancient Dragon Zen Gate Temple in Chicago, under Taigen Dan Leighton. He has spent time […]
