GMZC | Berthoud, CO


WEEKLY PROGRAMS (HYBRID - Virtual & In-Person)



Our weekly programs are open to all who wish to sincerely join in group meditation, to receive teachings on Zen Buddhism, and to engage in Buddhist community. You do not have to be a member or have previous experience to join. Find more information below about our weekly programs and please do not hesitate to CONTACT US if you have more questions.


Important: Please sign up for our Weekly Newsletter to get weekly updates on the Dharma Talk topic of the week, various talks given by our teachers across the country, Guest Speakers, Mindfulness Practice of the Week, Precept of the Week, and a slew of other useful and interesting information.





TUESDAY PROGRAM (HYBRID)



Join via Zoom or in-person* for zazen (meditation), chanting, and dokusan (private interview with a GMZC teacher). See the MONTHLY CALENDAR for specific dates and cancellations.


Use this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/373766642


6:30pm Zazen meditation & Dokusan

7:05pm Kinhin walking meditation

7:15pm Zazen meditation

7:50pm Four Bodhisattva Vows (found on LITURGY page)


Dokusan (private interview) with Shishin Roshi will occur during zazen and kinhin.


Tuesday Short Introduction to Zen Meditation:

On the first Tuesday of each month and/or by appointment.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time

In-person at Maitreya Abbey

No charge or registration required

Email [email protected] to arrange a different date.

See Google Calendar on Home Page to confirm dates.


Fourth Tuesday of the Month:

6:30 p.m. Zazen (40 minutes) 7:10 p.m. Break 7:15 p.m.
Talk by a Sangha member 7:35 p.m. Pass the talking stick or interactive discussion 7:50 p.m. 4 Bodhisattva Vows.

Join GMZC Teachers and GMZC's in-person and virtual participants for our modified Fourth Tuesday of the Month program via Zoom or in-person. There will be no Dokusan these evenings. Zazen and discussion with Yugen Sensei and Tetsudo Sensei and senior students

See Google Calendar on Home Page to confirm dates.






SATURDAY PROGRAM (HYBRID)



Join via Zoom or in-person* for our weekly Saturday program. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter to get up-to-date information on the dharma talk of the week. This Saturday program is cancelled on weekends when we have meditation retreats scheduled. See the MONTHLY CALENDAR for scheduling information.


Use this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/373766642


8:00am (For In-person 1:1 Interviews for members**)
8:30am Chanting Service (use the LITURGY page)

8:55am Zazen meditation & Dokusan

9:20am Kinhin walking meditation

9:30am Zazen meditation

9:55am Break

10:00am Dharma Talk & Discussion


** Only those members desiring dokusan will need to arrive and be in their seats by 8am; everyone else (in-person and virtual) can join for the rest of the program beginning at 8:30am.

Dokusan (private interview) with Shishin Roshi will occur during zazen and kinhin for GMZC members.





IN-PERSON EVENTS - COVID AND HEALTH INFORMATION



Participants are no longer required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. However, if you are feeling ill with any upper respiratory symptoms, please attend virtually instead of in-person. We also request that in-person participants use hand sanitizer upon arrival and frequently throughout their visit. If you end up feeling uncomfortable with the proximity to others in the zendo (meditation hall), you will be welcome to sit on one of the couches outside of the zendo or wear a mask. Your choice will be respected.



2532 South County Rd 15 | Berthoud, CO 80513


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