"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 and hospital chaplaincy ("CPE") training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (four "units," 2013-2016).
We are located on the ground floor of 58 Bridge Street, White RIver Junction, VT (The Main Street Museum). Go down the driveway left of the building, park by the River and enter on that level. Click here for help finding us. All are welcome to join our practice regardless of experience or religious affiliation (see schedule ). Click here to contact us with your questions.
We are located on the ground floor of 58 Bridge Street, White RIver Junction, VT (The Main Street Museum). Go down the driveway left of the building, park by the River and enter on that level. Click here for help finding us. All are welcome to join our practice regardless of experience or religious affiliation (see schedule ). Click here to contact us with your questions.
FALL RETREATS
Sesshin, November 6-12, Hanover, NH.
We welcome one of our most experienced American Zen teachers, Sandy Gentei Stewart, to practice with us in the traditional format of a seven day sesshin, a training period that has been the hallmark of Buddhist practice since ancient times. The location is Moose Mountain Retreat (pictured left), in Hanover, New Hampshire (1 1/2 hour drive from Manchester Airport). Accommodations are mattress on the floor, with your sleeping bag; meals vegetarian.
The Upper Valley Zen Center will offer orientation for people who are interested, but new to sesshin practice. Space will be limited, with priority given to full time attendance. Cost: $450. ($100 to register). Please contact us or respond to Office @UVZC.org with questions or to register. Retreat Day, October 6-7There will be a one day, overnight at Moose Mountain Retreat (see photo above) starting Friday, Oct. 6, 7 pm and ending Sat. evening, Oct 7. All are welcome to attend. People new to sesshin (above) are encouraged to use this retreat as training for the longer event. Contact us to register or with questions. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat. Meals (vegetarian) provided. Cost by donation, $75 ($50 students) suggested.
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Sandy Gentei Stewart
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INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICE - Wednesdays, 6 to 7 pm
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. While an introduction is recommended, newcomers are welcome 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.)
HOSPITAL PRACTICE Wed. 12 to 1 pm (includes instruction) & Mon. 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 need
ZEN PRISON PROJECT
Prisoners at NH State prison have requested support for their Buddhist practice. Upper Valley Zen Center will be offering a session at the prison every other week for three months, reevaluating the commitment at the end of that time.
The prisoners have not had access to meditation cushions. We hope to raise $2500 for this and other expenses of the project and welcome donations via this website (indicating "prison project" as its purpose) or by mail (Contact us). $100 buys a full cushion set ("zafu" and "zabuton"), $50 buys a zafu (round sitting cushion) for prisoners to use.
Click Here for news of this project
The prisoners have not had access to meditation cushions. We hope to raise $2500 for this and other expenses of the project and welcome donations via this website (indicating "prison project" as its purpose) or by mail (Contact us). $100 buys a full cushion set ("zafu" and "zabuton"), $50 buys a zafu (round sitting cushion) for prisoners to use.
Click Here for news of this project
MIND AND EMPTINESS - Perspectives on the Nature of Consciousness A conference at Dartmouth College, April 28,29, 2017
For recordings of this event, go to News.
