Due to the hurricane, Carlos will not be attending or doing interviews this Saturday. Instead, we will have a work retreat (combination of yard clean up and sitting) during the regular hours 9am – 3pm. You’re welcome to join us or just wait for us to reschedule with Carlos. If you’re on our email list […]
Zen Center Post-Irma reopening September 14
We are happy to announce that power has returned to the Zen Center, and regular practice will continue on Thursday the 14th. There is a lot of work remaining to be done around the Center, and any who wish to donate their time are welcome to come by prior to any of our regular practice hours and bag some branches, and of course enjoy the air conditioning! … [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) Sunday Night (formal practice runs from … 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
One Day Retreat with Carlos Montero, JDPSN 9-16-2017 (cancelled due to Irma, to be rescheduled)
September 16: ONE DAY RETREAT WITH CARLOS MONTERO, JDPSN (This retreat is cancelled due to Irma, and will be rescheduled.) Please join us for a one day retreat with Kongan Interviews with Carlos … [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...]
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 Zen Master Jok Um, (Ken Kessel). ZM Jok Um received inka (authorization to teach in the Kwan Um School of Zen) in … Read More
Connect With Us
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us! … Read More