Detroit Zen Center is a community established in 1990.

We are the sole US branch of Sudeok-sa -- a major temple in Korea founded in the 6th century -- with an affiliation to over 400 temples and zen centers, and 12,000 monks, world-wide.  Our founder and teacher is Hwalson Sunim, a monk who trained extensively in the US, Canada, and Korea before opening the Center at the direction of his master, Wondam Sunim.

Our mission is to provide a place for the study and practice of Zen in the West.  Monks live on site, working and guiding the daily schedule of meditation, meals and building/garden/caretaking projects.  We offer mentorship, meditation instruction, courses, retreats, talks & special events.  Long and short term residency is available.  A path to train as a Dharma student, teacher, or monk is also available.  To explore zen study, the fist step is to attend a Sunday Guided Zen session.  The spirit of zen study here can be found on our journey map page.

We foster an urban ecological stewardship initiative site-wide:  Shine One Corner.  It features composting, recycling, reclamation, green roofs & bioretention (rain) gardens.  Our public 'Peace Garden' is open daily, converted from a vacant lot.  

To explore the Center, please attend a 'Sunday Guided Zen', or another public event on the calendar page.