Zen Center of Denver

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A Place of Refuge

In fall 2016, the Zen Center of Denver purchased a property in the DU area, where we intend to build a new Zen temple. We hope to have your support in this exciting and important endeavor.

Intro to Zen Meditation July 14

During this three-hour class, you can meet our teachers, hear a little about the history of Zen, ask any questions you may have, and learn to meditate in a comfortable sitting posture.

Sesshin (Zen meditation retreats)

In Japanese, the word “sesshin” literally means “to touch the mind.” Unique to Zen, sesshin offers participants a singular opportunity to deepen their meditation practice and clarify their natural consciousness.

Daily Meditation

“This exertion, too, sustains the sun, the moon and the stars.” – Dogen

Great Progress in Temple Building Project

by joeltagertJanuary 28, 2018

As we begin 2018, we are happy to say that we have made tremendous progress toward the construction of our new temple. First, we want to express our deep gratitude to all of you who have contributed in funds, time,…

New Temple Renderings

by joeltagertOctober 14, 2017October 19, 2017

Last Sunday, architect Todd Afflerbaugh of Semple Brown Design kindly presented to the sangha the most recent renderings of our planned temple building at 1856 S. Columbine. The most noticeable change is the significant alteration in the second-story floor plan,…

A Thousand Hands, Building a Temple

by joeltagertAugust 1, 2017August 25, 2017

As our fundraising drive for our new temple continues, we will be taking photos of our donors’ hands in the cosmic mudra, which we use for Zen meditation (zazen). Each of these individuals contributed generously to the project, allowing their…

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