Hybrid & Online Zen Practice

Online Practice is offered on ZOOM.  Additionally, most Sunday Dharma Talks streamed every Sunday on Facebook and YouTube Live beginning at 10:45AM.

View the full online meditation listings below for individual scheduled dates.

Please note that Zoom access links will change as of November 2024.

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Morning Practice

Early Morning Practice

Every week on Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri

  • Practice starts at 6:00am EST
  • Four Great Vows
  • Morning Bell Chant, Korean Heart Sutra and Great Dharani,
  • Two 25-minute sittings
  • Ends at 7:30 am EST
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Sunday Morning Dharma (Teaching) Program

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  • 9:00am: Orientation Meditation Class for Beginners
  • 9:30am: 25 Minute Sitting Meditation
  • 9:55am: 10 Minute Walking Meditation
  • 10:05am: 25 Minute Sitting Meditation
  • 10:45am: Dharma Talk*

*Dharma Talks are a great opportunity to learn more about Zen teaching. They consist of a short introductory talk by a student or teacher followed by a question and answer session with Zen Master or Senior Dharma Teacher.

Tuesday Evening Practice with Kong-An Interviews

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Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month
(check schedule below for exact dates & reschedules)

Regular practice will take place while interviews are happening.  Kong-an interviews are optional for practitioners who have experience with Kwan Um Zen practice.  Beginners are welcome to join chanting and/or meditation.

  • 6:30pm: Thousand Eyes and Hands Sutra
  • 6:45pm: Kwan Seum Bosal Chanting
  • 7:00pm: Heart Sutra (English), Great Dharani
  • 7:15: 1 Hour Sitting Meditation

Thursday Evening Online Practice (West Side Zen Group)

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  • 6:45pm: Orientation
  • 7:00pm: Kwan Seum Bosal Chanting
  • 7:10pm: 30 minute sitting meditation
  • 7:40pm: 20 minute reading and discussion