The Cambridge Zen Center

Cambridge Zen Center, one of the largest urban residential Buddhist communities in the United States.

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Announcements
- Read weekly announcements posted by our director to find out what's happening this week at the Cambridge Zen Center.
Schedule
- Daily Zen meditation practice at the Cambridge Zen Center consists of bowing, chanting and sitting. Kong-An interviews are also available regularly.
Multimedia
- Subscribe to the newly launched Cambridge Zen Center Podcast. Download old and new dharma talks by Zen Master Seung Sahn and other CZC teachers. Visit our photo photogallery. (temporarily unavailable)
Retreats
- Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. YMJJ retreats consist of sitting and walking meditation, bowing, chanting, kong-an interviews, formal meals, work practice and yoga.
Talks
- - Directions

Only go straight don't know -
Try, try, try for 10,000 years nonstop,
Get enlightenment
And save all beings from suffering.

Yours in the Dharma,

Mission

The Cambridge Zen Center is a not for profit Zen Buddhist organization founded according to the teachings of the late Zen Master Seung Sahn and the tradition of the international Kwan Um School of Zen. The center provides Zen training, education and support through formal practice and everyday life.

Vision

Cambridge Zen Center provides a Zen environment that supports, trains and educates "urban bodhisattvas", beings who balance living in the world with deep practice, to "Wake Up!" and take enlightened action to contribute to a better planet. (click here to view Vision Map)

Daily morning and evening practice, monthly retreats, Dharma talks and other opportunities for Zen training and sangha life are available 365 days a year. Please check our Programs area for schedules and details.

Upcoming Events

Click the poster below to learn more about our upcoming July retreat.

CZC is part of the
Kwan Um
School of Zen