The Zen Center of Philadelphia will soon be starting a Precepts Study Group, which consists of classes and readings. It will culminate in a Jukai ceremony in which students formally receive the precepts. Interested sangha members should contact Bob Koller at rmkoller@aol.com.
The Zen Center of Philadelphia will host Cornelius Boots, a woodwind composer-performer, bamboo shakuhachi master (and Lawrence’s teacher), who will lecture on the connections among Zen practice, breath, and bamboo. He will also perform some relevant examples from the repertoire for shakuhachi. Here is an example of his music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=37&v=xJ62Kjamxzs Read more…
Join us Saturday, August 24, 2019, for ZCP’s monthly sesshin (day-long intensive meditation.) Please register ahead of time as spots are limited. Register Today: Please call us at 215-472-2613 Or contact us online via our convenient web form! Sesshin begins 9:00am to 5:00pm. COST: $25 for non-members, $15 for members, with a $5 Read more…
This week, we will be holding our weekly dharma services as we normally do. See our schedule for more information. We hope to see you there for some Zen meditation and discussion. Questions? Contact us today!
Welcome to the new website of the Zen Center of Philadelphia! Here you will find helpful information about the center, our teachings, and practice. Feel free to browse the site and stay tuned! More updates are on the way!