Cha Dao – The Way of Tea
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, […]
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Click the event for details and registration. Our events begin precisely on time, and doors will be locked five minutes before the event begins in order to foster an environment of supportive silence in the zendo (practice hall). Please plan to arrive at least ten minutes before the stated start time. Parking can be challenging in our neighborhood, so allow extra time for finding a parking space and walking to the center. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes—dark, quiet colors are best. Out of care for those with allergies, please avoid perfume or scented products.
Our daily sittings do not require registration, but do register in advance for special events such as beginners’ nights, introductory seminars, all-day sittings, workshops, and classes.
If you have signed up but need to cancel on short notice, please call the office and leave a message.
Events
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Shrine Room 1856 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO, United States
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Council Circle
Zendo 1856 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO, United StatesOne 25-minute rounds of zazen followed by a sangha council circle meeting led by assistant teacher Bill Hamaker, practicing the Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers: Not Knowing, Bearing Witness and Taking Action. The one round of zazen will be streamed on Zoom, however participation in the council circle will be in-person only.
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Zoom Zen
Online COTwo 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 […]
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Mindfulness Drop-in
Community Room 1856 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO, United States75-Minute Mindfulness Drop-In Join us for a secular mindfulness practice led by Gabrielle Gerlits. This is a free drop-in session (donations are optional). No sign-up or pre-registration is required, and […]
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Tuesday Morning Zazen
Zendo 1856 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO, United StatesTwo 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony and dokusan offered by Geoff Bouku Keeton (when available). This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom.