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Wednesday August 28 - 5:30PM: Public vegetarian dinner followed by meditation instruction class at 6:30PM. Also at 6:30PM special chanting begins in the main Dharma Room followed by regular chanting at 7:00PM. There will also be a Dharma Talk this evening with questions answered by Nancy Hedgpeth, JDPSN.

Wednesday September 4 - 5:30PM: Public vegetarian dinner followed by meditation instruction class at 6:30PM. Also at 6:30PM special chanting begins in the main Dharma Room followed by regular chanting at 7:00PM. There will also be two sitting periods this evening with walking meditation in between and kong-an interviews with Nancy Hedgpeth, JDPSN.

Sunday September 8 - 9:00AM: Meditation instruction class, Zen sitting and walking meditation periods and a Dharma Talk with refreshments after. The Schedule: 9:00 am - 9:30 am - Orientation for Zen Meditation 9:30 am - 10:40 am - Two half hour sitting periods with a ten minute walking meditation in-between 10:45 am - 11:30 am - A Dharma Talk followed by refreshments.  Also at 10:00AM we will have Dharma School. The Center offers classes for children ages 4-12 and their families on meditation, mindfulness and the Buddhist Tradition. The program is open to any child, age 4 to 12, interested in exploring the dharma.

Sunday September 15 - 9:00AM: Sangha work day with lunch provided. Come join the PZC staff and residents and volunteer a few hours around the Zen Center. We’ll be working inside and outside so please dress accordingly. Anyone interested in preparing lunch or bringing dessert please email director@providencezen.org Come help us get things ready for the New England Autumn!

Did you know? PZC has office space as well as a three bedroom apartment available for rent. If your looking for a meditative environment to operate your business or a spacious apartment with an open floor plan, this could be an opportunity for you. If interested please contact Zen Master Bon Haeng at abbot@providencezen.org


Thank you!