Welcome
"The Upper Valley Zen Center is dedicated to the study and practice of Zen Buddhism; to understanding the nature of suffering and its resolution; and to acting on this insight to benefit everyday life."
Zen is the practice of Buddhism, the discipline and insight founded by the historical Buddha 2500 years ago. Our Center and the affiliated Dartmouth Zen Practice are led by Gendo Allyn Field, lay monk in the Rinzai Zen tradition. He received ordination from Joshu Sasaki in 2003 and suijishiki (teacher ordination) from Sandy Gentei Stewart in 2013. He is currently a chaplain intern ("Clinical Pastoral Education") at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
We are located on the ground floor of 58 Bridge Street (The Main Street Museum). Find us down the driveway next to the building. Park by the River and enter on that level. All are welcome to join our practice regardless of experience or religious affiliation (see schedule and calendar). Click here to contact us with your questions.
CHANGING CLIMATE, CHANGING MINDS
A seminar at Dartmouth College, sponsored with others by UVZC, co-chaired by Gendo and Professor Anne Kapuscinski, April 8 and 9, 2016 - now with selected portions available on video: http://envs.dartmouth.edu/news/changing-climate-changing-minds-seminar-april-8-9-2016.
A seminar at Dartmouth College, sponsored with others by UVZC, co-chaired by Gendo and Professor Anne Kapuscinski, April 8 and 9, 2016 - now with selected portions available on video: http://envs.dartmouth.edu/news/changing-climate-changing-minds-seminar-april-8-9-2016.
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICE
Wednesdays, 6 to 7 pm (Note: Not held Wed., July 27th)
If you are new to Zen practice or need an orientation to our Center, join us Wednesdays 6 to 7 pm at Upper Valley Zen Center. (Click here to find us) While an introduction is recommended, newcomers are welcomed at all events.
STUDY GROUP - Thursday nights, 7 to 8:30
Sitting/walking practice for the first half hour, followed by reading and discussion. No experience or preparation necessary.
(Contact us to confirm the schedule when coming for the first time.) (Not happening July 28)
(Contact us to confirm the schedule when coming for the first time.) (Not happening July 28)
HOSPITAL PRACTICE Mondays 12:30 to 1 pm
A group meets weekly for meditation practice at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 12:30 to 1:00, in the third floor chapel, Mondays; led by Gendo (with ocassional substitutes). All are welcomed to join. Instruction offered as needed.
