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.

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  • Thursday Evening Zazen

    Thursday Evening Zazen

    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.

  • Thursday Evening Zazen with Group Daisan

    Thursday Evening Zazen with Group Daisan
    Zendo 1856 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO, United States

    Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round, ending with a brief closing ceremony. Dokusan and daisan will be offered as usual. During the second round you may choose to attend group daisan in the community room with an assistant teacher. Group daisan is an opportunity to ask a teacher about […]

  • Zoom Zen

    Zoom Zen
    Online CO

    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 […]

  • Book Club

    Library 1856 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO, United States

    The book club generally meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month for a 25-minute round of zazen at 8am followed by the current book discussion from 8:30 - 9:30 am.  All are welcome. The current book is Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise by Thich Nhat Hanh.

  • Intro to Zen Seminar

    Community Room 1856 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO, United States

    Our introductory seminar is the best way to get started at the Zen Center of Denver, and is recommended for anyone new to Zen and sitting meditation. During this three-hour class, you can meet our teachers, ask questions about Zen, become familiar with our practice forms and learn to meditate in a comfortable sitting posture. […]

    $50