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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Metro Caring Foodbank
DESCRIPTION:One of the core values of ZCD is a commitment to kindness and service. “The fruit of our practice is loving-hearted relationships and right action in the world.” \nAs such\, and in alignment ZCD’s affiliation with Zen Peacemakers International\, we regularly support the work at Metro Caring Food Bank by providing a crew of volunteers the third Thursday of every month. You are warmly invited to join our volunteers to assist in the warehouse with unpacking and sorting food\, stocking shelves\, or checking in/checking out customers. No prior training is required. Please use the Register button below to volunteer for this day. \nWe have a number of regular volunteers who know the ropes and the Metro Caring staff also do a good orientation for first-time volunteers. If this is your first time\, ZCD Volunteer Coordinator David Gibson will contact you regarding parking instructions and a volunteer waiver form. We start with a brief meeting in the parking lot at 11:45 am before starting our shift at 12 noon. Our shift ends at 3:30. Please contact David at 720-671-0960 or dgibson@nextgridcollaborative.com with any questions.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/volunteer-at-metro-caring-foodbank-2/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Metro Caring Food Bank\, 1100 E 18th AvenueCO 80218\, Denver\, 80218\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="David Gibson":MAILTO:dgibson@nextgridcollaborative.com
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Zazen
DESCRIPTION:Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round\, concluding with a brief closing ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/thursday-evening-zazen-8/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Daily zazen
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SUMMARY:Zoom Zen
DESCRIPTION: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 is online only. Click here to join on Zoom.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/zoom-zen-2/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Online\, CO
CATEGORIES:Daily zazen
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
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SUMMARY:Closed for Winter Break
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URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/closed-for-winter-break/
LOCATION:CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261221T200000
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SUMMARY:Zen of Recovery
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/zen-of-recovery-2/2026-12-21/
LOCATION:Zendo\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261227T140000
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SUMMARY:Queer Dharma Meditation and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Queer Dharma group aims to deepen our intimate understanding of the oneness of Zen practice and queer life. Sittings are open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or who may be working through how they identify. We start with one round of meditation followed by a group discussion exploring the intersectionality of Buddhism and LGBTQ+. This event is in person only. No registration is required.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/queer-dharma-meditation-and-discussion/2026-12-27/
LOCATION:Zendo\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGTBQ+ Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Brett James":MAILTO:brettjames836@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261228T183000
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SUMMARY:Zen of Recovery
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/zen-of-recovery-2/2026-12-28/
LOCATION:Zendo\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recovery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261231T210000
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:It is a Zen Center of Denver tradition to bring in the new year with a ceremony including\nelements of quiet reflection\, kinhin on the zen garden deck lit by luminarias\, a noisy\nprocession to purify the temple\, and social time together with friends. The ceremony this\nyear will be on Thursday\, December 31 from 7pm-9pm. Participants are invited to\nbring in writing something they would like to release privately\, as well as something they\nwould like to share such as an intention for the new year\, a brief reading\, or poem.\nPlease also bring a noisemaker and a treat to share. Labeling items with potential\nallergen ingredients is appreciated.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/new-years-eve-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Zendo\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Sesshin
DESCRIPTION:Five days of intensive Zen practice\, led by Peggy Metta Roshi and Karin Ryuku Roshi including zazen\, dokusan\, teisho\, chanting\, and oryoki-style vegetarian meals. \nRegistration\nSesshin cost is $225 for ZCD members and $275 for non-members\, which includes a non-refundable $50 application fee. Participants may choose one of three options: in-person and stay overnight\, in-person and sleep at home\, or online via Zoom; the cost is the same for all three options. Please note that payment is required for registration. More information\, including the sesshin schedule and what to bring\, will be sent when you register. Total in-person capacity is 30. Stay overnight capacity is 20. If you wish to stay overnight\, please register early to guarantee a spot. Registration opens April 22\, 2027. The registration deadline is May 28\, 2027. \nIf you are not a ZCD member\, or if this is your first sesshin with ZCD\, please contact the office for a sesshin application. Acceptance to sesshin for all participants\, regardless of membership status\, is at the discretion of the teachers. \nScholarships\nFor those in financial need\, some partial scholarships are available. Please contact the office to apply. For those with financial means\, we ask that you donate an amount of your choosing to the Mary Mich Sesshin Scholarship Fund to enable all who desire to participate in sesshin. Details provided upon registration. \nSesshin Setup\nSesshin participants will attend a setup and orientation session Thursday evening prior to sesshin starting at 6:30 pm. \nSchedule\nPlan to arrive at the center at 2:30 pm on the first day. The sesshin will conclude before noon on the last day.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/summer-sesshin-2/
LOCATION:Zendo\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sesshin
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271011
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UID:10003825-1822694400-1823212799@zencenterofdenver.org
SUMMARY:Fall Sesshin at Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center
DESCRIPTION:Five days of intensive Zen practice\, led by Geoff Baoku Keeton and Cathy Seizan Wright\, including zazen\, dokusan\, teisho\, chanting\, and  vegetarian meals. The sesshin will be held at the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center. Details pending.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/fall-sesshin-at-rocky-mountain-ecodharma-retreat-center/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center\, 8941 Overland Road\, Ward\, CO\, 80481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sesshin
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271212
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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin
DESCRIPTION:A week of intensive Zen practice\, led by Peggy Metta Roshi and Karin Ryuku Roshi including zazen\, dokusan\, teisho\, chanting\, and oryoki-style vegetarian meals. \nRegistration\nRohatsu sesshin cost is $315 for ZCD members and $385 for non-members\, which includes a non-refundable $50 application fee. Participants may choose one of three options: in-person and stay overnight\, in-person and sleep at home\, or online via Zoom; the cost is the same for all three options. Please note that payment is required for registration. More information\, including the sesshin schedule and what to bring\, will be sent when you register. Total in-person capacity is 30. Stay overnight capacity is 20. If you wish to stay overnight\, please register early to guarantee a spot. Registration opens October 7\, 2027. The registration deadline is November 13\, 2027. \nIf you are not a ZCD member\, or if this is your first sesshin with ZCD\, please contact the office for a sesshin application. Acceptance to sesshin for all participants\, regardless of membership status\, is at the discretion of the teachers. \nScholarships\nFor those in financial need\, some partial scholarships are available. Please contact the office to apply. For those with financial means\, we ask that you donate an amount of your choosing to the Mary Mich Sesshin Scholarship Fund to enable all who desire to participate in sesshin. Details provided upon registration. \nSesshin Setup\nSesshin participants will attend a setup and orientation session Thursday evening prior to sesshin starting at 6:30 pm. \nSchedule\nPlan to arrive at the center at 2:30 pm on the first day. The sesshin will conclude before noon on the last day.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-3/
LOCATION:Zendo\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sesshin
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