Events
Precepts Reflection and Renewal Ceremony (online)
Every month on the full moon, we recommit ourselves to the peacemaker precepts in a beautiful ceremony of chanting and bows (fusatsu) held during evening meditation. Register here for the Zoom link […]
Dharma Reflection Sensei Peggy Kendo Murray (online and in person)
Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Every Sunday Morning at 8:45 in the morning. Where: At Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury VT and online via Zoom. Details: This is a time to hear and discuss […]
Householder Koans (online)
Join us for our monthly practice group on the Householder Koans (every second Monday of the month). Go-Go (Renée) and So’on will facilitate this monthly group on The Book of Householder […]
Dharma Reflection by Joshin (in person and online)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Every Sunday Morning at 8:45 in the morning. Where: At Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury VT and online via Zoom. Details: This is a time to hear and discuss […]
Meditation Intensive – January (online and in person)
Otter Creek Yoga 99 Maple St, Middlebury 05753, United States‘Let go of hundreds of years And relax completely’. Meditation Intensive Sunday January 26th 12 noon – 3pm (ET) Online and in person Welcome to the first of our Meditation […]
Zen Community Pot Luck (in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM. Next meeting: January 29, 2025 Where: Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury VT. Details: Join us for an informal potluck meal and […]
The Big Three: Money, Sex, and Intoxicants in Everyday Life (online)
Let’s be real - money, sex, and intoxicants are everywhere. Whether we like it or not, they’re part of life. At some point, most of us try to manage them, […]
Socially Engaged Buddhism (online)
Program Join us for a 12-week course exploring the history and practice of Socially Engaged Buddhism. This study group focuses on the transformative role of Zen in the world, helping […]
Community Zen: Bridging Divides and Strengthening Communities – March (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesJoin us for a half-day introduction to Community Zen, a practice of bringing people together to bridge divides, foster connection, and strengthen our communities. This retreat is designed for people […]
Community Zen: Bridging Divides and Strengthening Communities – May (online)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesJoin us for a half-day introduction to Community Zen, a practice of bringing people together to bridge divides, foster connection, and strengthen our communities. This retreat is designed for people […]
Street Retreat Washington D.C. – September 2025
September 18 - 21, 2025 Join us on the streets of Washington, D.C., for our October Street Retreat Led by Joshin Byrnes, Guiding Teacher, Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community and […]