Regular Events

Morning Open Meditation: 8:00–8:40 am Weekdays Monday – Friday
All are welcome. This is a sitting meditation in silence. The leader will ring the bell at the beginning and end of the period. Please arrive early. For more information, please attend one of the bi-monthly orientation sessions (second and fourth Mondays at 7:45).

Evening Open Meditation: 7:00 – 7:30 PM  Monday – Thursday 
All are welcome. This is a sitting meditation in silence. The leader will ring the bell at the beginning and end of the period. Please arrive early. For more information, please attend one of the bi-monthly orientation sessions (second and fourth Mondays at 7:45).

Saturday Zen Meditation/Practice: Saturdays – 7:30 – 9:30 am (includes chanting and discussion)
For first time attendees, please contact zen@ysdharma.org for orientation. 

Sunday Vipassana Meditation/Practice: Sundays – 8:00–9:30 am (includes chanting and discussion)

Sunday Vajrayana Meditation/Practice: 2d, 3rd & 4th Sundays, 11:00 am –  11:45am.

Orientation: 2nd & 4th Mondays [November 25, December 9 & 23, 2024]  7:45 pm
We provide an orientation to the Center and basic instruction in meditation, the most universal Buddhist practice.

Introduction to Meditation 6-week Course
Wednesdays 7:45 – 9:00 pm       Offered September, January,  and March
Check Introduction to Meditation page for current course information.

Book Discussion Group: Thursdays 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Check Book Discussion Group page for further information.

Sutta Study Group will take the summer off & reconvene in the fall
Check here for further information.

Mindful Work Practice: Second weekend of each month, following Saturday Zen or Sunday Vipassana practice.  Work practice is a mindfulness and awareness practice in silence. Working for about 30 minutes in the garden and in the house is a wonderful opportunity to support and sustain the Center while engaging in practice off the cushion.

Lending Library: Open immediately before and after meditations or other events.
Or you may call 937-767-2139 or 513-374-0162 to make an appointment. See our website for a link to an online list of all books we currently offer in our library.

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