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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We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca Li, friend and fellow Buddhist teacher in the Chan tradition, to give a talk with Q&A on Sunday morning Nov 1. All are welcome! We will have two 25-minute rounds of zazen (with dokusan), followed by a Dharma talk by guest teacher Rebecca Li. This is an in-person event that […] 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 for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity and hardness. River Watch of Colorado is […] |
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 […] 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. |
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.
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This is week 4 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series. 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.
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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. |
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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A day of practice led by assistant teachers Geoff Baoku Sensei and Bill Hamaker, 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 […] 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 […] |
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 […] 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. |
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.
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This is week 5 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series. 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, 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 […] |
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, […] |
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This is the retreat day for the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series. If you are a graduate of a previous MBSR course, […] |
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Our bi-annual all-sangha meeting, which will include zazen, a talk on the spiritual state of the sangha, a short business meeting, and voting for two open positions to the Board of Directors. All members are requested to attend if possible, as we need a quorum present in order to hold the election. If you are unable […] 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,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. |
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.
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This is week 6 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series. 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 […]
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We will have zazen, followed by a dharma talk, and then our Ceremony of Aid. We are all invited to fast on this day. During the ceremony you are encouraged to make a offering (cash or check) to be given to an organization that feeds the hungry. This is an in-person event that will also […] |
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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Two 25-minute rounds of zazen followed by talk on the Precepts. 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. |
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 […] 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. |
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. 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 […] |
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On Thanksgiving morning we will celebrate the season with a Ceremony of Gratitude. Friends and family are warmly invited to participate. Sitting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 9:20. Please bring a favorite dish to contribute and enjoy after the ceremony. It will be a time to gather and share […]
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Please register using the button below if you plan on coming and what you can bring. And if you can't bring anything, that's okay, too! Email Brett James at brettjames836@gmail.com with any questions. What: Thanksgiving at the ZCD When: Thursday, November 26th 4:00-7:00 PM Who: You, your partner(s), family, friends, children, grandchildren, etc. What to […] |
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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Two 25-minute rounds of zazen followed by a ceremony for the acceptance and renewal of the Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts. 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,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. |
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. 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.
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For sesshin participants: We will have sesshin setup and orientation Thursday evening at 6:30 Please plan to attend. |
4 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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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 for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity and hardness. River Watch of Colorado is […] |
1 event,A week of intensive Zen practice, led by Peggy Metta Sheehan and Karin Ryuku Kempe including zazen, dokusan, teisho, chanting, and oryoki-style vegetarian meals. Registration Rohatsu 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, […] |