Welcome to the Zen Community of Oregon
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Great Vow Zen Monastery
A residential Zen community of lay and ordained people practicing and evolving spiritual community in response to our times. Grounded in our lineage inheritance, with an eye open to perspectives and methods that serve our vow for Awakening, we aspire to create and uphold a dynamic and connected community and practice life.
We are accepting applications for residency. Email the director of training, training@zendust.org for an application.
The Zen Community of Oregon welcomes everyone. We study together and practice for the benefit of all beings and this living earth. We recognize the suffering caused by biases, prejudices, systems of power, privilege, and oppression based on race, sex, class, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. We aspire to do no harm and to dismantle barriers that cause separation and suffering, recognizing that our liberation is interconnected with the liberation of all.
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Located in northeast Portland, Heart of Wisdom is a sanctuary of serenity and community where a spectrum of Buddhist teachings are offered ranging from daily meditation to social action initiatives.
Half-Day Zazen Retreat
December 2, 2023
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple and Online
This retreat is a half day of Zen meditation practice to settle into deeper stillness as we move into our final week of Ango and closing ceremonies. It will be an opportunity to come together with community, celebrate what we have cultivated, and reflect on the lessons learned, insights explored, and intentions we'll set moving forward. Join us for a half day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, and Dharma words. This retreat is held in silence. Please arrive by 7:45 8:00 am Zazen 9:00 am Service 9:30 am Break 9:50 am Zazen 11:20 am Dharma Talk, Zazen, and Closing chant