Detroit Zen Center is a meditation community, founded in 1990 by Hwalson Sunim, a zen monk.  We are a branch of Sudeok-sa Temple in Korea.  For the public we offer meditation instruction, talks, tea meetings & special events.  Members may access retreats & personal study with zen monks and teachers as well as formal training to become a Dharma student, teacher or monastic.

Monks reside and guide a robust schedule during summer and winter seasons (Kyolche).   Dharma Teachers and students guide a minimal schedule during spring and autumn seasons (Haejae).  We  foster urban ecological stewardship site-wide, including green roofs, bioretention & native gardens (Shine One Corner).  Short and long-term residency is available.  Our monastics reside during spring and autumn at our retreat center in the Upper Peninsula (Cloud Mountain Hermitage) and members may join them for retreat.