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.
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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.
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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
July 1, 2025
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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