Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) followed by a 25-minute work (seva) period tending to cleaning and maintenance tasks in and around the temple. All are invited to share in tea and cookies in the community room afterwards. Zazen will be streamed on Zoom.
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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.
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Funded jointly by ZCD and the Pema Chodron Foundation, we have undertaken a project to provide hygiene kits to Metro Caring Food Bank, in coordination with our monthly volunteer support. These kits will provide Metro Caring’s clients with ready access to basic hygiene supplies in a portable and usable kit. We are seeking […] |
2 events,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 […] 75-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 there are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to mindfulness or returning to practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Dark, quiet colors are […] |
3 events,Two 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 […]
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Brief instruction in seated meditation (zazen) and our zendo forms and etiquette, followed by a single 25-minute round and a discussion period. There is no set cost, but a donation […] Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round, ending with a brief closing ceremony. Dokusan/daisan will be offered when available. A talk and discussion may be […] |
1 event,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. |
2 events,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony and dokusan offered by Karin Ryuku Roshi and Peggy Metta Roshi (when available). This is an in-person event that will […] 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. |
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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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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 […]
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3 events,One 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 […] 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 […] Meeting in the Moment through Music and Dance In this group, we step into the unknown, with very little structure and no verbal language, for an hour and a half. […] |
2 events,75-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 […] |
2 events,Two 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 […] Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round, ending with a brief closing ceremony. Dokusan/daisan will be offered when available. A talk and discussion may be […] |
1 event,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. |
2 events,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony and dokusan offered by Karin Ryuku Roshi and Peggy Metta Roshi (when available). This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. 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. |
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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 […]
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This is a morning of work-practice around the temple grounds. We are grateful for the beauty of our practice setting and the many hands that have given time and attention […]
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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 […] |
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Two 25-minute rounds of zazen followed by an abbreviated chanting service and teisho by Peggy Metta Sheehan. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom.
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Nick Gianoutsos will give a presentation on his recent travels to Japan where he visited the 34 Kannon Temples in Chichibu, hiked along the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage, and visited Eiheiji […] |
2 events,75-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 […] |
2 events,Two 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 […] Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round, ending with a brief closing ceremony. Dokusan/daisan will be offered when available. A talk and discussion may be […] |
1 event,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. |
4 events,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony and dokusan offered by Karin Ryuku Roshi and Peggy Metta Roshi (when available). This is an in-person event that will […] 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." As such, […]
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Brief instruction in seated meditation (zazen) and our zendo forms and etiquette, followed by a single 25-minute round and a discussion period. There is no set cost, but a donation […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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2 events,Those not participating in zazenkai are invited to join online for teisho by Geoff Baoku Keeton at 9am. Zoom. |
2 events,75-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 […] |
2 events,Two 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 […] Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round, ending with a brief closing ceremony. Dokusan/daisan will be offered when available. A talk and discussion may be […] |
1 event,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. |
2 events,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony and dokusan offered by Karin Ryuku Roshi and Peggy Metta Roshi (when available). This is an in-person event that will […] 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. |
2 events,
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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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Two 25-minute rounds of zazen followed by a Dharma talk by assistant teacher Dennis Sienko. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. All are invited to stay after tea and cookies to help assemble the hygiene kits we donate to Metro Caring food bank every month. 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 […] |
2 events,75-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 there are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to mindfulness or returning to practice. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Dark, quiet colors are […] |
2 events,Two 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. Three 25-minute rounds of zazen with kinhin (walking meditation) between each round, ending with a brief closing ceremony. Dokusan/daisan will be offered when available. A talk and discussion may be in offered place of the third round at the teacher's discretion. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. |
1 event,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. |
2 events,Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony and dokusan offered by Karin Ryuku Roshi and Peggy Metta Roshi (when available). This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. 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. |
2 events,
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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 […]
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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 […] |