KUSZ Americas
Online Offerings
From our Zen Centers!
Here is a list of our online practice and training offerings from our Zen Centers around the USA. We welcome sangha members and non-members alike. This is updated periodically. For any questions or connection issues, please contact the sponsoring Zen Center.
You may also wish to visit an event calendar maintained by the Kwan Um Zen Online here for KUZO’s online offerings and offerings by Kwan Um Zen Centers in Europe, Asia, and the Americas regions.
Cambridge Zen Center
Cambridge Zen Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, offers in person and online sitting meditation practice sessions every Tuesday at 7:30PM and Sunday at 9:00AM EST which include either kong-an practice interviews or consulting interviews. Additional offerings include a Dharma talk each Thursday at 7:30PM, monthly two-day YMJJ’s and occasional workshops. Please visit our weekly events webpage here for Zoom links and all the details.
For our YouTube channel go to https://www.youtube.com/user/CambZenCenter
For more info or questions contact: director@cambridgezen.org
Chogye International Zen Center
Chogye ZC of New York City offers online practice sessions on Wednesdays, 6:30 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM EST, which includes sitting meditation (instruction available to newcomers) and kong-an or consulting interviews. We also offer hybrid retreats once a month and online morning practice four days a week (please see our website or the KUZO calendar (search for Chogye) for details).
The Zoom meeting ID for our practice sessions is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/825835413
For additional information, please visit the Chogye Int’l Zen Center events website here.
Cochise Zen Center
Cochise Zen Center, located in the borderlands region of southeast Arizona, meets on Zoom every Sunday from 9 - 10:30 am, Arizona Time. We welcome you to join us. We sit one 35-minute period, chant the Heart Sutra and Great Dharani, and then have a talk followed by discussion. Talks are given by Zen Master Hye Mun (Barry Briggs) or a sangha member. For Zoom sign-in, email cochisezen<at>icloud<dot>com at least 24 hours in advance.
For more info, please visit https://www.cochisezencenter.org.
Cold Mountain Zen Center
Cold Mountain Zen Center in Fairbanks, Alaska offers the following online practice meetings. All are welcome!
Daily Morning Practice, 6:00 - 6:30 am (Alaska Time)
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89179911778?pwd=MXM1cVovWUV1VjlqbjFMbVlVd0pVQT09
Schedule: 30 minutes sitting meditation, followed by recitation of the Four Great Vows, informal chat.
Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Alaska Time)
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84413492962?pwd=djRPQm1rVEJaa3k0MDNYL1g3b0FRdz09
Schedule: 30 minutes chanting, 30 minutes sitting meditation, a short reading, and informal discussion. A Dharma Talk follows regular practice on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Consulting interviews on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
All of our retreats are also accessible by Zoom.
For more info, please visit coldmountainzencenter.org
Cypress Tree Zen Group
The Cypress Tree Sangha meets for meditation and discussion every Sunday 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84032649512?pwd=R1JyWGQ5MVAySmM0ZzVrNXpoV1Ntdz09
Schedule: Sitting, 10:05 - 10:30 AM, Discussion of a teaching or socializing, 10:30-11:00 AM.
Contact: ctzg@webdharma.com
Delaware Valley Zen Center
The Delaware Valley ZC sangha is now practicing together online.
To join them, please send an email to DVZCinfo<at>gmail<dot>com and ask to be placed on their weekly practice invitation list.
Dharma Zen Center
Dharma ZC in Los Angeles offers live-streaming practice and retreats:
Saturday at 4pm PDT zoom practice includes meditation, readings and discussions. On the first Saturday of the month Kong An interviews are available.
Sunday at 10am PDT hybrid practice with Los Angeles sangha, includes chanting, sitting, and talks. On the first Sunday of the month interviews are available.
We also offer hybrid retreats on the third Saturday of the month which include Kong An interviews.
Three to four times a year we also have two day hybrid retreats with a visiting teacher which include Kong An interviews.
To join any of the offerings, please visit the Dharma Zen Center weekly schedule page here.
Dharma Zen Center also offers a virtual sitting group in Maryland on Monday at 3:30 pm PST (6:30 EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9668602253
Empty Gate Zen Center
Empty Gate Zen Center offers online practice sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. (Morning sessions only on Friday and Sunday).
For details, please visit the Empty Gate ZC website schedule here.
Gateless Gate Zen Center
We have a weekly Zoom practice every Tuesday evening at 6 pm Eastern Time. All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6127539248?pwd=RldtQ3FlZWh3bXVXc3ZPTU1kMnRwdz09
Meeting ID: 612 753 9248
Passcode: 108
One tap mobile
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Great Lake Zen Center
We have a weekly Zoom practice every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM CDT.
We send the Zoom links out each week to our Google group and on Facebook. More information is on our website at https://glzc.org, as well as on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greatlakezen/
To get added to our Google group, or if you have questions, contact us at: info@glzc.org or message us on Facebook.
Indianapolis Zen Center
Indianapolis ZC offers a variety of practice opportunities online daily.
Monday through Friday starting at 6:30 AM EST, IZC offers a “first” morning practice:
Click here to join via Zoom
6:30 - 6:55am Yoga
7:00 - 7:30am Sitting
7:30 - 8:15am Discussion
Sunday through Friday starting at 10:00 AM EST, IZC offers a “second” morning practice:
Click here to join via Zoom
10:00 - 10:30am Sitting
10:30 - 11:15am Discussion
On Saturday mornings, IZC offers a morning practice session beginning at 8:30 AM EST.
Click here to join via Zoom
8:30 - 9:45am Yoga
10:00 - 10:30am Sitting
10:35 - 10:45am Mindful Speaking and Listening Dyads
10:45 - 11:30am Discussion
IZC offers evening practice on Monday and Wednesday beginning at 7:00 PM EST.
To join via Zoom, click on http://bit.ly/IndyZen
7:00 - 8:00pm Sitting, Walking, Sitting
8:00 - 8:30pm Discussion
Kansas Zen Center
We practice 5 days a week (every day except Monday and Friday).
To access our regular online practice please visit our schedule page. Most of our practices are hybrid, one is Zoom only, and one (in another location) in-person only.
To access our retreats, classes, and other special events, please visit our events page. Retreats are hybrid, most classes are Zoom only.
Our email address is kansaszencenter@gmail.com You can follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kansaszencenter, Instagram @kansaszencenter, TikTok @kansaszencenter and check out our YouTube channel @kansaszencenter. You can join our mailing list by going here: https://kansaszencenter.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=96aed5c7087a57c48dfb03abb&id=ada9415cc7.
The heart of the Kwan Um School of Zen and the Kansas Zen Center is Zen practice. We invite you to practice with us.
New Haven Zen Center
New Haven ZC offers online practice each morning, Monday to Friday, starting at 6:00 AM EST.
Four Great Vows, followed by 30 minutes of sitting, and a few minutes to check in.
To join, please visit here. The meeting number is 772 120 5313.
New Haven ZC offers online practice Wednesdays at 7:00 PM EST.
Four Great Vows and 30 Minutes of Sitting, with Dharma Talks/Discussion monthly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/535668861?pwd=M3RTQVcrNmdKSUtrc2d2RFpYMVlydz09
Meeting ID: 535 668 861
Password: 4UyDSG (If you click the link, you do not need the password.)
New Haven ZC offers online practice Sundays at 9:00 AM EST.
Four Great Vows and 30 Minutes of Sitting
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/877599426?pwd=WFlYdmtyTDRBa1ppYWJpWk1uRUhHUT09
Meeting ID: 877 599 426
Password: 077233 *if you click the link, you do not need the password
The Trinity Zen Group, who meets at the Trinity College Chapel in New Haven, meets online weekly Mondays 6:50 PM EST.
20 minutes of chanting and 30 minutes of sitting. To join in, please register in advance here.
Ocean Light Zen Center
Ocean Light ZC offers online practice Sundays at 9 AM PST.
Chanting with the Heart Sutra, sit for up to 45 minutes, and conclude with a reading from Whole World is a Single Flower and discussion.
Tim Lerch JDPSN also offers interviews during Sunday practice. If you would like to set up an interview with Tim, when you email Ocean Light to gain access to the meeting please ask for an interview and they will help you get set up for one.
To join Ocean Light ZC practice online, please email oceanlightzen<at>gmail<dot>com and ask to be added to our invite list. They send out a weekly email with a password protected Zoom link.
Open Meadow Zen Center
Open Meadow ZC in Lexington, MA, is offering practice online three times weekly via Zoom: Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 7:30 PM EST, and Sunday mornings starting at 9:00 AM EST.
Each session consists of 30 minutes of sitting, Heart Sutra and Great Dharani chanting, Four Great Vows, and ends with a check-in.
We welcome people to participate in any or all sessions, including non-members.
To participate, please email: openmeadowzengroup<at>gmail<dot>com to be added to a list to receive emails with the Zoom meeting information.
Orlando Zen Center
The Orlando ZC sangha is practicing online Sunday evenings starting at 6:30 PM EST.
To join them, please visit here for all the details.
Prairyerth Zen Center
Prairyerth Zen Center offers on line practices three times a week. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Sunday 3:00 pm Central Time - Practice consists of the Heart Sutra in English and the Great Dharani and one round of sitting.
On the first Sunday of the month, there are consulting interviews with Richard Brown SDT.
The third Sunday of the month, there are kong-an interviews with Rebecca Otte JDPSN.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88564027880?pwd=by9kamN6bFg3Wm1jNFBjeXA1UEZWUT09
Wednesday morning practice at 6:45 am CST- Practice consists of the 4 Great Vows, the Morning Bell Chant and 30 minute sitting meditation
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83309429409?pwd=YmQyb3dXU3pmT3Vid09ES255RG5yUT09
Thursday evening practice at 6:00 pm CST - Practice consists of The Thousand Hands and Eyes Sutra, Kwan Seum Bosal chanting then at 6:30 pm regular practice with the Heart Sutra in English, the Great Dharani and 30 minutes of sitting meditation.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89192683359?pwd=cEZMY2xGcGN0OUFHcW14V2JQN05sZz09
Providence Zen Center
Providence Zen Center is the Head Temple of the Kwan Um School of Zen Americas, offering online practice throughout the week. Please visit the Online Practice page on providencezen.org for updated information about online practice, or subscribe to the PZC online practice newsletter.
Morning Zen Practice
with Nancy Hedgepath, JDPSN
Weekly on Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri | 6:00AM - 7:30AM EST
6:00AM: Recitation of Four Great Vows
6:05AM: Chanting (Morning Bell Chant, Heart Sutra & Great Dharani in Korean)
6:30AM: 1 hour meditation (Two 25-minute sittings with 10 minutes walking meditation in-between)
Online Dharma Program (Hybrid)
with Rotating Schedule of Zen Masters & JDPSNs, including Kyol-Che Teachers
Weekly on Sundays | 9:00AM - 11:30AM EST
9:00 AM: Orientation Meditation Class for Beginners
9:35 AM: Sitting & Walking Meditation
10:45 AM: Dharma Talk
Most Dharma Talks are streamed and available for later viewing on Facebook and YouTube Live every Sunday beginning at 10:45 AM EST.
Evening Online Practice + Kong-An Interviews
with Zen Master Tan Gong
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month | 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM EST
6:30 PM: Chanting
7:15 PM: Sitting & Walking Meditation + Kong-An Interviews
Evening Practice with West Side Zen Group (Hybrid)
with Mark Van Noppen, DTiT & Tony Sager, BT
Every Thursday Night | 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM EST
6:45 PM: Beginner Orientation
7:00 PM: Chanting
7:10 PM: 30-minute Sitting Meditation
7:45 PM: Reading and Discussion
South Florida Zen Group
Saturday:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89791574611
Meeting ID: 833 1327 3695
Passcode: 366882
• Schedule for the first Saturday of each month:
9:00 am Sitting Meditation
9:30 am Dharma Talk
10:30 am Announcements and End of Session
• Schedule for the second, third, fourth and fifth Saturdays of each month: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Tuesday:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89791574611
Meeting ID: 833 1327 3695
Passcode: 366882
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Sitting Meditation
8:00 pm – 8:15 pm Chanting/Reading/Questions
Wednesday:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89791574611
Meeting ID: 833 1327 3695
Passcode: 366882
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Sitting Meditation
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm Chanting/Reading/Questions
For information, please visit our website or contact Paul Poore at southflorizazengroup@gmail.com
Ten Directions Zen Community
Ten Directions Zen Community is practicing online Thursdays starting at 7:00 PM Central.
- 7:00 PM Sitting Meditation, Heart Sutra and The Four Great Vows
- 7:30 PM Reading and Discussion
To join them, please send an email to: director@tendirectionszen.org
Zen Center of Las Vegas
The Zen Center of Las Vegas offers online practice Sunday mornings at 9:00 am PST.
Practice consists of The Heart Sutra in English and the Great Dharani, 30 minutes of sitting, and ends with reading and discussion.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88643303895?pwd=akhRSlBJc1hkTFZlUFdwSmhIcWlHQT09