Introduction to Zen Practice and the Great Mountain Zen Center

Introduction to Zen practice at GMZC is provided on the first Sunday of each month. New practitioners are welcome to come on any Sunday to join the regular program.

We welcome all people interested in Zen practice. Whether you are completely new to Buddhism or Zen, are looking to get started with a practice group, or are a seasoned practitioner interested in exploring practice with our sangha, please join us for our Sunday morning program, during which we provide an Introductory session led by a GMZC Training Member.

The schedule for the Intro session is as follows:

• 8:00 Introduction to Zen and GMZC
• 9:30 Chanting Service
• 9:50 (appr) Zazen, walking meditation (kinhin)
• 10:30 (appr) Dharma Talk
• 11:15 (appr) Zazen, walking meditation (kinhin), private interviews (dokusan)
• 12:15 Lunch

After the Intro, we welcome you to attend all or part of the Sunday program as your schedule allows.

If you are planning to come to an Intro session, please e-mail the Center to let us know you are coming and someone will be prepared to greet you. Please plan to arrive at the Center no later than 7:45am. Also let us know if you need help with directions, or if you would like a ride from Boulder, Denver or Ft. Collins.

We request a $20 donation for the intro session. Introduction sessions can be arranged at other times if Sunday morning is not possible.