Cha Dao (茶道), the Way of Tea, is more than just brewing and drinking tea—it is a practice of harmony, mindfulness, and connection to nature. Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, Cha Dao embodies the balance of yin and yang, the flow of Qi (life energy), and the simplicity of Zen thought. In a traditional Chinese […]
We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca Li, friend and fellow Buddhist teacher in the Chan tradition, to give a talk with Q&A on Sunday morning Nov 1. All are welcome! We will have two 25-minute rounds of zazen (with dokusan), followed by a Dharma talk by guest teacher Rebecca Li. This is an in-person event that […]
The ZCD River Watch team will collect water samples at Harvard Gulch park then return to ZCD to test the samples. No experience necessary! Anyone is welcome to join us for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity and hardness. River Watch of Colorado is […]
Two 28-minute rounds of zazen are offered back-to-back, with a bell between rounds for posture adjustment, kinhin, or other personal needs. The first round begins with three bells; the second round ends with two bells and a dampening bell. To support silence and simplicity, there will be little or no instruction or talking. This event […]
Twenty-five minutes of meditation followed by a group discussion supporting recovery from drugs and alcohol. Please note that this is not an AA meeting. All are welcome.