Founder’s Day Weekend 2025

August 2 - 3 at Providence Zen Center

In-Person and broadcast on Zoom

Founder’s Day Ceremony and Precepts Ceremony will be broadcast on Zoom.

Join us to celebrate the teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn at our Founder’s Day Sangha Weekend.

Our ceremonies will be the Founder’s Day Ceremony at 10:00am Saturday, August 2nd, and a Precepts Ceremony at 10:30am on Sunday, August 3rd. And at 2:00pm Saturday, August 2nd, there will be live performances and yummy vegetarian food at PZC's Music & Poetry Festival and Cookout!

At ~7:00pm on Saturday, August 2nd, there will be a Conscious Dance led by Tara Ma (aka Thea Izzi). Conscious Dance encourages people to explore movement freely in a non-judgmental and non-verbal space. No skills needed, just be present, listen to your body, and let go of your ego. All ages welcome!

More Info & Zoom Links

Interested in taking your precepts or learning more about them? Visit https://americas.kwanumzen.org/precepts for information and to apply.

Founder’s Day Weekend 2025 Schedule

Friday, August 1st, 2025

6:30pm: Special Chanting
Main Dharma Hall

7:00pm: Regular Chanting, one 25-minute sitting period
Main Dharma Hall

~7:45pm: Sing-Along with Matt Keeler, JDPSN
Main Dharma Hall

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

5:00am: Wake-up bell

5:15am: Bows, chanting, one sitting period
Main Dharma Hall

7:00am: Breakfast for Friday night guests
Dining Room

9:00am: Sangha coffee hour with the teachers
Dining Room

***10:00am: Founder's Day Ceremony***
Main Dharma Hall & Broadcast on Zoom

12:00pm: Lunch - Gift Shop Open!
Dining Room & Gift Shop

***2:00pm: PZC's Music & Poetry Festival and Cookout!***
Outside on the Grounds

6:30pm: Evening Practice
Main Dharma Hall / Outside (Weather-dependent)

7:00pm (Immediately Following Practice): Conscious Dance – No experience is needed, simply a desire to move and be present. Listen to your body and let go of your ego!
Main Dharma Hall