Two rounds of zazen, a dharma discussion, and then the Mountain Staff business meeting. Everyone is welcome for zazen, the dharma discussion and the meeting. This is an in-person event […]
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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2 events,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 […] |
3 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 […] 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. 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. |
2 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. The landscaping team invites you to lend a hand to help keep weeds in check. We’ll be hand-weeding the ZCD grounds every Wednesday morning starting at 7:30 am. Feel free to join for any amount of time your schedule allows. |
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. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please register via the […] 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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3 events,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 […] 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 […] |
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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. |
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. The landscaping team invites you to lend a hand to help keep weeds in check. We’ll be hand-weeding the ZCD grounds every Wednesday morning starting at 7:30 am. Feel free to join for any amount of time your schedule allows. Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath, to stretch muscles, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual's needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of […] |
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. 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 […] 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. |
1 event,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 […] |
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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 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. […]
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Please join us for one round of sitting starting 10:30 (instead of the usual 8:00 ) followed by our Jukai Ceremony. Following the ceremony, we'll have a reception with family and friends. 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. We express ourselves and interact with each other through movement and sound, allowing ourselves to be guided by our intuition and our sensitivity to the […] |
3 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 […] 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. 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. |
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. The landscaping team invites you to lend a hand to help keep weeds in check. We’ll be hand-weeding the ZCD grounds every Wednesday morning starting at 7:30 am. Feel free to join for any amount of time your schedule allows. Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath, to stretch muscles, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual's needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of […] |
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. 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, 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 […] 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. |
1 event,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 […] |
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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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A day of practice led by assistant teachers Geoff Baoku Sensei, from 8 am – 3pm. The day will include zazen, dokusan, daisan, and teisho. Please bring your own sack lunch. Participants should have some prior experience at the ZCD participating in daily zazen and/or the introductory seminar. Please register in advance by the Wednesday […] Those not participating in zazenkai are invited to join online for teisho by Geoff Baoku Keeton at 9am. Zoom. |
3 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 […] 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. 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. |
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. The landscaping team invites you to lend a hand to help keep weeds in check. We’ll be hand-weeding the ZCD grounds every Wednesday morning starting at 7:30 am. Feel free to join for any amount of time your schedule allows. Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath, to stretch muscles, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual's needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of […] |
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. |
3 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 […]
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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, […] |
1 event,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 to designing, nurturing and maintaining that beauty. No experience necessary. Come for part or all of the morning, join the fun, and add your hands […] |
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Two 25-minute rounds of zazen followed by a Dharma talk by Head of Zendo, Greg Fellman. 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 […] |
3 events,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. 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. The landscaping team invites you to lend a hand to help keep weeds in check. We’ll be hand-weeding the ZCD grounds every Wednesday morning starting at 7:30 am. Feel free […] Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath, to stretch muscles, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options […] |
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 […]
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For sesshin participants: We will have sesshin setup and orientation Thursday evening at 6:30 Please plan to attend. |
2 events,Five days of intensive Zen practice, led by Peggy Metta Sheehan and Karin Ryuku Kempe including zazen, dokusan, teisho, chanting, and oryoki-style vegetarian meals. Registration Sesshin cost is $225 for […] |
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