Zen Center of Denver
1856 S. Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-455-1500
office@zencenterofdenver.org
1856 S. Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-455-1500
office@zencenterofdenver.org
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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It is a Zen Center of Denver tradition to bring in the new year with a ceremony including elements of quiet reflection, kinhin on the zen garden deck lit by luminarias, a noisy procession to purify the temple, and social time together with friends. The ceremony this year will be on Wednesday, December 31 from […] |
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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, […] |
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1 event,
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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 […] |
3 events,
Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom.
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based course developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn over 40 years ago at UMass Medical School. It is highly effective at helping manage stress, pain and illness, as well as finding more joy, ease and insight into one’s life, and has been shown to provide myriad physical and psychological benefits. This […] 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. This event is […] |
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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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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Two 25-minute rounds of zazen followed by an abbreviated chanting service and teisho by Karin Ryuku Kempe. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom. 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 […] |
3 events,
Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom.
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This is week 2 of the winter 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series. 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. This event is […] |
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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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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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 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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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 […] 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 […] |
3 events,
Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom.
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This is week 3 of the winter 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series. 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. This event is […] |
3 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.
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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 of your choosing is much appreciated. This event is in person only. All are welcome. Please register via the form below. If you register and […] 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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The book club the 4th 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. Copies are available through the […] |
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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 […] |
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 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. |
3 events,
Two 25-minute rounds of zazen with a brief opening ceremony. This is an in-person event that will also be streamed on Zoom.
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This is week 4 of the winter 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series. 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. This event is […] |
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 […] |