"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."
About UVZC
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 and teacher 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 a "per diem" chaplain at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and leads a Zen practice group at a Vermont State Prison, Dartmouth College, and Wheelock Terrace Assisted Living .
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, religious affiliation or financial means. Your donations are the source of our support.. Click here to contact us with your questions. Click here for a brief overview of the What, Why and How to practice Zen. ZEN PRACTICE SCHEDULE |
Please Contact us. to confirm details if you are joining our practice for the first time or if you have questions. (Weekly schedule updates also available here.) We are supported by donations (a registered non-profit). To make a contribution click here. Seichu, a ten week period of commitment to practice, study and community, Spring and Fall. For information and to sign up go here. In-person sessions are held at the Zen Center unless noted otherwise. All Zoom sessions use this link: Zen Sundays 9 to 11:30 am (except on retreat days) In-person and on Zoom Chanting, zazen (meditation), Dharma talk and opportunity for personal meeting with a teacher (dokusan). Work period and social time afterwards. Study Group Thurs. 7 to 8:30 pm In-person and on Zoom Attendance to previous sessions is not necessary. (Seer note above) Morning Practice on Zoom M–F, 6:45 to 7:45 am. Sat. 8 – 8:30 am Serious practice, followed by casual conversation. Meditation with Instruction on Zoom Mon. and Thurs. 11:30-12:30 pm. Informal intro to the Zen Center and our practice. Dartmouth Zen Practice in-person. Tues. 7 -8 pm (when college in session) North Fairbanks Hall, second floor (map here) Wheelock Terrace assisted living center, in-person Wednesday 2 to 3 pm. Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) Springfield, VT (in person) Third Tuesday of the month, 10-11:15 am Supporting prison practice. |
RETREAT AND SEICHU SCHEDULE, current year
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