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 or deepen your meditation practice on one of our retreats.
Update on our Move to a New Space
Know anyone who is looking for a beautiful facility for a community or extended family on five acres of land? Maitreya Abbey is for sale. Here is the listing. Although we are sad to see “For Sale” signs in front of our beloved Zen Center, this is the necessary first step on the way to our new Zen Center.
We are holding an open house on Saturday August 22 for religious communities who may be interested in the property. Please see the flyer below. If interested, please RSVP to gmzc@gmzc.org.
All programs will continue during the transition. The September 19-20 sesshin will be held at the Abbey. Please register here.
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
4th Tuesday – One 40 minute sitting, a brief talk, and discussion.
*See Calendar for Dates and Cancellations
SHORT INTRO TO ZEN MEDITATION
One Tuesday each month
Check the calendar for the next date
In-person at Maitreya Abbey
SATURDAY PROGRAM (HYBRID)
8:00 am In-person 1:1 Interviews for members**
8:30 am Two 25-minute periods of sitting meditation, walking meditation, and optional interview with the teacher.
9:30 am Chanting service
10:00-11:00 am Dharma talk & discussion
*See Calendar for dates and cancellations
** Only those members desiring dokusan (interview with the teacher) will need to arrive and be in their seats by 8 am. Everyone else (in-person and virtual) can join for the rest of the program beginning at 8:30 am.
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