Detroit Zen Center
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The Detroit Zen Center is an American meditation community that aims to model sustainability, as both a spiritual practice and way of life. While most students live off-site, there are monks & students in residence.
public times: calendar for details
ALL PUBLIC TIMES CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 SPREAD, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE DO YOUR PART.
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FIRST SUNDAYS: Meditation instruction, group meditation, talk & discussion, plant-based brunch in the cafe. 9-11am, registration required. $20 public; Sunday members free. Limited space. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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TUESDAY NIGHT OPEN MEDITATION: 7-8pm (meditation, tea & talk). CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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WALKING MEDITATION: Third Saturdays, 11am-12pm, take a peaceful stroll with the Abbot around the neighborhood (happens March - November). CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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ZEN STUDIES SEMESTERS: 8-10 week semesters of study, held seasonally.
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LIVING ZEN ORGANICS Cafe & Store, 10-4, Mon - Sat. CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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POP UP DINNERS check calendar. CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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PUBLIC GARDENS & GREEN ROOF, opening TBD
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To engage in the activity of the present moment, wholeheartedly & without reservation, is the heart of zen practice. It is within 'just this' ordinary living that we see our true selves, & realize peace."
--Hwalson Sunim, Abbot
a workshop on true seeing
may 1 - 2 2020
CANCELLED!
with guest teacher
richard lang
temple work-study program
ON HOLD
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Details & Requirements:
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Application & Interview
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$30/day includes room & board
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Follow the Zen Center daily schedule
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Scholarships available for long-term study
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Contact us for an applications & details!
first sunday
aug 4 aug 11 aug 18
Schedule:​
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8:30am Doors open (arrive by 8:45)
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9-9:30 Intro; meditation instruction
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9:30-10 Meditation
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10-10:45 Talk, Discussion, Q&A
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10:45 Brunch served
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Registration required ($20 donation)
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Sunday membership $30/month & includes all Sundays
All Welcome! Meditation mats, benches & stools available. Please contact us for more information, or register below.
first sundays
APRIL 5
CANCELLED
Schedule:​
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8:30am Doors open (arrive by 8:45)
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9-9:30 Intro; meditation instruction
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9:30-10 Meditation
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10-10:45 Talk, Discussion, Q&A
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10:45 Brunch served
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Registration required ($20 donation)
All Welcome! Meditation mats, benches & stools available. Space is limited; please contact us for more information, or register below.
Introduction to
zen, spring class CANCELLED
4 Mondays, 7-9pm
April 6, 13, 20 & 27
$140 if registered before March 15
$175 afterward
$100 for students & members
Class taught by Abbot Hwalson Sunim
This class is a requirement for new or prospective students.
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GREEN ROOF MATCHING GRANT CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT. VISIT THE GREEN ROOF OCT 2019.
Helping create a sustainable Hamtramck & Detroit: www.patronicity.com/greenroof
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