Great Mountain Zen Center, Located at Maitreya Abbey, is a Buddhist Meditation and Retreat Center in Colorado
Please join us to learn how to meditate, take a course about Zen Buddhist history, philosophy, or Zen training, or deepen your meditation practice with one of our retreats, special events, or during a residential stay.
Words of Encouragement
from Temple Priest Koren
- Responsibility
What would your life be like if you took responsibility for everything in your experience?
Find out more about Group Meditation, Chanting Services, Classes, and other weekly offerings.
See our hybrid (virtual and in-person) Zen meditation retreats, courses, and special events.
View our Youtube Channel videos and other videos of Dharma Talks, chanting services, and abbey documentaries.
Learn more about the process of becoming a Buddhist and the path of Zen Buddhist practice and training.
View the Calendar to find meditation instruction, group meditation, and other program events. Check for cancellations and updates.
TUESDAY PROGRAM (HYBRID)
6:30-8:00 pm Three 25-minute periods of sitting meditation, walking meditation, and optional interview with the teacher
*See Calendar for Dates and Cancellations
SATURDAY PROGRAM (HYBRID)
8:00 am In-person 1:1 Interviews for members**
8:30-10 am Meditation & Chanting
10:00-11 am Dharma Talk & Discussion
*See Calendar for Dates and Cancellations
** 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.
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