Greater Boston Zen Center

Boston Zen Meditation

“The Way is wide and forgiving.”
—James Ishmael Ford,
founding Abbot of Boundless Way Zen
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Featured Events

  • Uji, Being-Time Study Group

    Come explore how Dogen’s teaching Uji, Being-Time, can help us actualize our Bohisattva vows in our daily lives. (More)

  • All-day Sit (Zazenkai)

    Our next all-day sit is on September 15th (More)

  • Dogen Study Group

    Eihei Dogen founded Soto Zen in Japan. Each month we gather to support each other in our exploration of Dogen’s insightful writings. (More)

  • Precepts Discussion Group

    The Precepts of Skillful Action are the heart of what it means to practice Zen off the cushion. Dive into this endlessly rich, ever-unfolding practice. (More)

  • Commuter Retreat

    Our next weekend Commuter Retreat is October 6-8, 2018. (More)

Events This Week

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Events on Saturday, Sep 22
Orientation
Time: 8:25 am - 8:55 am

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Morning Program
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Rakusu Sewing
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Description: Please come and sew rakusus with us! Help and rakusu kits are available. We meet on the second Saturday of the month after the morning program at 1pm. Please RSVP so we can be prepared for you.

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Events on Tuesday, Sep 25
Orientation
Time: 6:25 pm - 7:00 pm

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Evening Program
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Events on Wednesday, Sep 26
Orientation
Time: 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm

Description: Newcomer Orientation Talk

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Evening Program - Dokusan
Time: 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Description: Liturgy, zazen, walking meditation, and private meetings with a teacher.

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Events on Thursday, Sep 27
Morning Practice
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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Events on Friday, Sep 28
Morning Practice
Time: 6:30 am - 7:30 am

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Podcast Information

Welcome to our Greater Boston Zen Center podcast, coming to you from Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can listen to dharma talks (teisho) given by our abbot Josh Jiun Bartok, Roshi and our two co-heads of practice Steve Wallace, Sensei and Dharma Holder Laura Wallace. For more information about teachers, events, and practice periods, go to our website: www.bostonzen.org