Detroit Zen Center is a community founded in 1990 by our Teacher and zen monk Hwalson Sunim.  We are a branch of Sudeok-sa Temple, Korea.  

The Center is a place for zen students to practice and work together, under the guidance of zen monks & lay Dharma teachers.  Our calendar flows from 8 week training seasons, followed by 6 week recess periods.

During the 8-week training seasons, students and members may attend Saturday morning immersions with Teacher Hwalson Sunim, Sunday meditations, retreats, short term residency (Zen Stay), and work days.

For the public and those exploring zen study, we offer Sunday meditation & Dharma talks, tea meetings with monks, and periodic events & workshops.  To explore the Center or zen study, please attend an introductory Sunday meditation or schedule a tea meeting with a monk.  The next available Sunday is October 5, and tea meetings are available by appointment.

We  foster urban ecological stewardship site-wide, including green roofs, bioretention & native gardens.  Residency is available by application.  The path to formal zen study (Dharma student), or ordination as a lay Dharma Teacher or monastic is available here.