On Saturday, March 4th the South Florida Zen group is hosting Florida Sangha Day at Bo Hyun Sa Temple in Southwest Ranches, near Ft Lauderdale. The event will offer a wonderful opportunity for our Florida-wide Sangha to come together and celebrate our practice and the growth of our various Zen groups across Florida. We hope that you can join us! Register for Florida Sangha Day The all-day celebration will include many fun and engaging activities (see full schedule). We also hope that the relaxed and friendly atmosphere will encourage you to bring along family and friends and introduce them … [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
As of July 2nd, 2017 all practices are at the Orlando Zen Center (515 S Crystal Lake Dr) Monday through Friday Mornings (6:30-8:00 … 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
Q+A With A Former OZC Resident
Orlando Zen Center is a residential center with space for 2 residents. Residents are committed practitioners and members of the Kwan Um School of Zen. There is currently an opening for 1 resident in … [Read More...]
Sitting Into The New Year 12/31/16 – 1/1/17
The Zen Center with be holding our annual "Sitting into the New Year" event this Saturday, December 31st 2016 from 8:00pm until just after midnight. Our New Year’s Eve practice is “open sitting” so … [Read More...]
Temple Naming Ceremony November 6, 2016
On Sunday, November 6, 2016, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Orlando Zen group's existence, the Orlando Zen Center will receive a proper Korean Temple name. Our Guiding Teacher, Ken … [Read More...]
SUPPORT OZC
You can make a one time donation to support our Zen Center operations right now. Choose an amount: Use the … 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 Ken Kessel, JDPSN (Ji Do Poep Sa Nim, “Guide to the Way”). Ken received inka (authorization to teach in the Kwan Um … Read More
Connect With Us
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us! … Read More