Orlando Zen Center

Long Sit on Saturday 8/15/2020 9am-3pm

Every third saturday of the month, we host a remote long sit through zoom. Please join us as your schedule allows. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/337922307 Once you log into the zoom session, please leave your microphone muted during sitting to reduce background noise. You may have your camera on or off, depending on your situation. 8/15 […]

Online/Zoom Practice on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday Evenings

Online/Zoom Practice with Orlando Zen Center  Sunday Evening Zoom Practice Every Sunday evening starting at 6:30 pm (casual chatting and introductions) Formal practice 7:00-8:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/337922307 (see Sunday Chanting Text for the words to the chants and for the four vows.) Chanting: Evening Bell Chant (solo) then (together) English Heart Sutra and Great Dharani. Sitting: 25 minutes of silent meditation. Four Great Vows. Tuesday Evening Zoom Practice with Orlando Zen Center: Time: 7:00-8:00pm  (Regular Chanting. 25 minute sitting, Four Great Vows.) Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81823937917 (see Tuesday Chanting Text for words … [Read More...]

For Newcomers

Everyone is welcome to practice with us. There is no need to let us know in advance before attending regular practice. But if you do, … Read More

Practice Schedule

Sunday Evening Zoom Practice Every Sunday evening starting at 6:30 pm (casual chatting and introductions) Formal practice 7:00-8:00 … Read More

Meditation

There are many kinds if meditation such as counting breaths, watching the breath, keeping a question, using a mantra, chanting, … Read More

Retreats & Events

Retreats are an opportunity to deepen your practice. We offer monthly half day retreats (see Long Sit) and join others for weekend … Read More

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You can make a one time donation to support our Zen Center operations right now. Choose an amount: Use the CONTACT FORM for alternate … Read More

Our Tradition

Orlando Zen Center is an affiliate of the Kwan Um School of Zen, an international organization of more than a hundred centers and groups … Read More

Guiding Teacher

Our Guiding Teacher is Zen Master Jok Um, (Ken Kessel). ZM Jok Um received inka (authorization to teach in the Kwan Um School of Zen) in … Read More

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We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us! … Read More