Providence Zen Center
@providencezen.bsky.social
Buddhist Meditation Center
Zen practice, Retreats, Rentals, Guest Stays
Head Temple of Kwan Um School of Zen Americas, Cumberland RI and Online
Zen practice, Retreats, Rentals, Guest Stays
Head Temple of Kwan Um School of Zen Americas, Cumberland RI and Online
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Start a meditation practice with us. Sunday morning class is offered on Zoom as well as in person. Just do it!
#meditate #meditation #spiritualawakening #mindfulness #mindful #justdoit
#meditate #meditation #spiritualawakening #mindfulness #mindful #justdoit
New England sanghas mixed happily at Thanksgiving hosted by Zen Master Bon Haeng (Mark Houghton), consuming record amounts of vegetarian food.
Happy Holiday season to those who celebrate!
#zensgiving #happythanksgiving
Happy Holiday season to those who celebrate!
#zensgiving #happythanksgiving
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New England sanghas mixed happily at Thanksgiving hosted by Zen Master Bon Haeng (Mark Houghton), consuming record amounts of vegetarian food.
Happy Holiday season to those who celebrate!
#zensgiving #happythanksgiving
Happy Holiday season to those who celebrate!
#zensgiving #happythanksgiving
Gateless gates will soon fly open to anyone who finds clear mind, thanks to sangha members and very shy kids hiding from the picture. Ask Eva about the limited-time opportunity to paint your own Zen gate or rock... while supplies last.
#zenholidays #zengate #gatelessgate #buddhadharmasangha #sangha
#zenholidays #zengate #gatelessgate #buddhadharmasangha #sangha
November 28, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Gateless gates will soon fly open to anyone who finds clear mind, thanks to sangha members and very shy kids hiding from the picture. Ask Eva about the limited-time opportunity to paint your own Zen gate or rock... while supplies last.
#zenholidays #zengate #gatelessgate #buddhadharmasangha #sangha
#zenholidays #zengate #gatelessgate #buddhadharmasangha #sangha
The Dharma Hall has new stairs, just in time to welcome you to Buddha's Enlightenment Day! Stay through Sunday to join morning Kido chanting with the online sangha, followed by our usual Dharma Program.
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#zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
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#zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Dharma Hall has new stairs, just in time to welcome you to Buddha's Enlightenment Day! Stay through Sunday to join morning Kido chanting with the online sangha, followed by our usual Dharma Program.
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#zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
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#zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
West Side Zen is cancelled this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Check this week's newsletter if you'd like to join the Open Meadow Sangha in Lexington, MA for Thanksgiving.
Providence Zen Center
Daily Zen practice, retreats, guest stays, and event rentals.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
West Side Zen is cancelled this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Check this week's newsletter if you'd like to join the Open Meadow Sangha in Lexington, MA for Thanksgiving.
Join us this and every Wednesday in Cumberland for dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM; chanting at 6:30; sitting & walking meditation at 7:15pm.
Learn more at
providencezen.org/programs
zenbuddhism #buddhist #meditation
Learn more at
providencezen.org/programs
zenbuddhism #buddhist #meditation
Weekly Programs - Providence Zen Center
Check this page for free weekly programming, Upcoming Zen Buddhist retreats, and other meditation events.
providencezen.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Join us this and every Wednesday in Cumberland for dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM; chanting at 6:30; sitting & walking meditation at 7:15pm.
Learn more at
providencezen.org/programs
zenbuddhism #buddhist #meditation
Learn more at
providencezen.org/programs
zenbuddhism #buddhist #meditation
Great food, fun, silliness and gratitude at Zensgiving!
Happy holiday season to all who celebrate!
#zensgiving #thanksgiving #gratitude
Happy holiday season to all who celebrate!
#zensgiving #thanksgiving #gratitude
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Great food, fun, silliness and gratitude at Zensgiving!
Happy holiday season to all who celebrate!
#zensgiving #thanksgiving #gratitude
Happy holiday season to all who celebrate!
#zensgiving #thanksgiving #gratitude
Senior Dharma Teacher Mark Brenner talks about the purpose of Consulting Interviews. Join us for evening practice this Wednesday for consulting interviews with Mark.
Learn more about Kwan Um Zen practice on our YouTube Channel at buff.ly/7dIgMdH
Link in Bio
#buddhist #zen #dharmateaching
Learn more about Kwan Um Zen practice on our YouTube Channel at buff.ly/7dIgMdH
Link in Bio
#buddhist #zen #dharmateaching
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Senior Dharma Teacher Mark Brenner talks about the purpose of Consulting Interviews. Join us for evening practice this Wednesday for consulting interviews with Mark.
Learn more about Kwan Um Zen practice on our YouTube Channel at buff.ly/7dIgMdH
Link in Bio
#buddhist #zen #dharmateaching
Learn more about Kwan Um Zen practice on our YouTube Channel at buff.ly/7dIgMdH
Link in Bio
#buddhist #zen #dharmateaching
Join online Zen practice with Zen Master Tan Gong tonight and every second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM EST. First-timers welcome!
RSVP at buff.ly/tzWczCT
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
RSVP at buff.ly/tzWczCT
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join online Zen practice with Zen Master Tan Gong tonight and every second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM EST. First-timers welcome!
RSVP at buff.ly/tzWczCT
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
RSVP at buff.ly/tzWczCT
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by sitting & walking meditation & dharma talk.
In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
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In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by sitting & walking meditation & dharma talk.
In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
buff.ly/2WYYePp
In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
buff.ly/2WYYePp
Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/TPtDHqG Donations are appreciated but not expected.
#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool
#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/TPtDHqG Donations are appreciated but not expected.
#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool
#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool
Join us this Sunday after the dharma program for this family-friendly event. We'll make decorations and put up the Zensgiving tree in the dharma room. Pizza will appear.
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#zenholidays #holidays #artevents #holidaydecorations
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#zenholidays #holidays #artevents #holidaydecorations
November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Join us this Sunday after the dharma program for this family-friendly event. We'll make decorations and put up the Zensgiving tree in the dharma room. Pizza will appear.
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#zenholidays #holidays #artevents #holidaydecorations
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#zenholidays #holidays #artevents #holidaydecorations
🙏🏽 PZC Holiday food drive is open through December 15th to benefit the The Northern RI Food Pantry. Donate non-perishable, non-expired foods inside the PZC entrance. Clothing donation bin in the visitor parking lot is also open for donations of bagged clothing & shoes.
#fooddrive #holiday #giving
#fooddrive #holiday #giving
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🙏🏽 PZC Holiday food drive is open through December 15th to benefit the The Northern RI Food Pantry. Donate non-perishable, non-expired foods inside the PZC entrance. Clothing donation bin in the visitor parking lot is also open for donations of bagged clothing & shoes.
#fooddrive #holiday #giving
#fooddrive #holiday #giving
Senior Dharma Teacher Nancy Hathaway talks about our correct function in the moment.
Watch the full interview at buff.ly/sTLwgcN to learn about what brought Nancy to Zen practice, kids being born at PZC and the origins of the basement hot tub. 😂
#zen #justdoit #dharma
Watch the full interview at buff.ly/sTLwgcN to learn about what brought Nancy to Zen practice, kids being born at PZC and the origins of the basement hot tub. 😂
#zen #justdoit #dharma
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Senior Dharma Teacher Nancy Hathaway talks about our correct function in the moment.
Watch the full interview at buff.ly/sTLwgcN to learn about what brought Nancy to Zen practice, kids being born at PZC and the origins of the basement hot tub. 😂
#zen #justdoit #dharma
Watch the full interview at buff.ly/sTLwgcN to learn about what brought Nancy to Zen practice, kids being born at PZC and the origins of the basement hot tub. 😂
#zen #justdoit #dharma
Registration is open to sit with Zen Master Hyon Ja (Alama Potter) during our December YMJJ retreat. YMJJ retreats are a great introduction to Zen practice forms. Sit a minimum of 3 days - no previous experience is necessary.
#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #silentreatreat
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#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #silentreatreat
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November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Registration is open to sit with Zen Master Hyon Ja (Alama Potter) during our December YMJJ retreat. YMJJ retreats are a great introduction to Zen practice forms. Sit a minimum of 3 days - no previous experience is necessary.
#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #silentreatreat
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#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #silentreatreat
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It was a full house in the dharma room for the Christian Buddhist Retreat on Saturday. Thanks to the teachers and to everyone who joined in person and online. Save the date for the next interfaith retreat on February 7th.
#christianbuddhist #zenretreat #silentretreat
#christianbuddhist #zenretreat #silentretreat
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It was a full house in the dharma room for the Christian Buddhist Retreat on Saturday. Thanks to the teachers and to everyone who joined in person and online. Save the date for the next interfaith retreat on February 7th.
#christianbuddhist #zenretreat #silentretreat
#christianbuddhist #zenretreat #silentretreat
Join us for Zensgiving / vegetarian potluck dinner this Wednesday at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM buff.ly/2WYYePp
You can never have enough Thanksgivings! Check buff.ly/ISJFYlo for more info.
#koans #zen #zensgiving
You can never have enough Thanksgivings! Check buff.ly/ISJFYlo for more info.
#koans #zen #zensgiving
November 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Join us for Zensgiving / vegetarian potluck dinner this Wednesday at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM buff.ly/2WYYePp
You can never have enough Thanksgivings! Check buff.ly/ISJFYlo for more info.
#koans #zen #zensgiving
You can never have enough Thanksgivings! Check buff.ly/ISJFYlo for more info.
#koans #zen #zensgiving
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by practice at 9:35.
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/arK5vp5 #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/arK5vp5 #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by practice at 9:35.
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/arK5vp5 #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/arK5vp5 #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
Join us this and every Wednesday in Cumberland for dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM
Learn more at
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#sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sustainable
Learn more at
buff.ly/arK5vp5
#sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sustainable
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Join us this and every Wednesday in Cumberland for dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM
Learn more at
buff.ly/arK5vp5
#sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sustainable
Learn more at
buff.ly/arK5vp5
#sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sustainable
New stairs are about to appear thanks to Taiji, just in time to take photos on Buddha's Enlightenment Day! It's going to be a jam-packed weekend with something for everyone.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New stairs are about to appear thanks to Taiji, just in time to take photos on Buddha's Enlightenment Day! It's going to be a jam-packed weekend with something for everyone.
buff.ly/Nb5ImF3
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Join online Zen practice with Zen Master Tan Gong tonight and every second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM EST. First-timers welcome!
RSVP at buff.ly/2WYYePp
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
RSVP at buff.ly/2WYYePp
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join online Zen practice with Zen Master Tan Gong tonight and every second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM EST. First-timers welcome!
RSVP at buff.ly/2WYYePp
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
RSVP at buff.ly/2WYYePp
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews
📚 This week's Zen Read is Do Nothing by Manu ‘Won Jin’, Boddhissatva Teacher at Chogye International Zen Center of NY
Do Nothing is an introductory guide to Zen meditation for children and followers of the gradual school. 😉
#zenread #reading #zenlibrary #buddhistkids #dharmaschool
Do Nothing is an introductory guide to Zen meditation for children and followers of the gradual school. 😉
#zenread #reading #zenlibrary #buddhistkids #dharmaschool
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
📚 This week's Zen Read is Do Nothing by Manu ‘Won Jin’, Boddhissatva Teacher at Chogye International Zen Center of NY
Do Nothing is an introductory guide to Zen meditation for children and followers of the gradual school. 😉
#zenread #reading #zenlibrary #buddhistkids #dharmaschool
Do Nothing is an introductory guide to Zen meditation for children and followers of the gradual school. 😉
#zenread #reading #zenlibrary #buddhistkids #dharmaschool
Good news, most of us can join the shorter self service line at Zensgiving! Join on Wednesday, November 19th for vegetarian potluck and volunteer appreciation night.
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#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes#zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist #zensgiving #thanksgiving
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#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes#zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist #zensgiving #thanksgiving
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Good news, most of us can join the shorter self service line at Zensgiving! Join on Wednesday, November 19th for vegetarian potluck and volunteer appreciation night.
buff.ly/m90e0fv
#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes#zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist #zensgiving #thanksgiving
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#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes#zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist #zensgiving #thanksgiving
For whom does the monastery bell toll?
Join us for Kyol Che this winter. Retreat teachers include Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Bobby Rhodes), Zen Master Dae An (Bogumila Malinowska), and Matt Keeler JDPSN.
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ter Kyol Che Teacher Playlis
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#silentretreat #zenretreat
Join us for Kyol Che this winter. Retreat teachers include Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Bobby Rhodes), Zen Master Dae An (Bogumila Malinowska), and Matt Keeler JDPSN.
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ter Kyol Che Teacher Playlis
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#silentretreat #zenretreat
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
For whom does the monastery bell toll?
Join us for Kyol Che this winter. Retreat teachers include Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Bobby Rhodes), Zen Master Dae An (Bogumila Malinowska), and Matt Keeler JDPSN.
buff.ly/nr8Ox3L
ter Kyol Che Teacher Playlis
buff.ly/abJSOCy
#silentretreat #zenretreat
Join us for Kyol Che this winter. Retreat teachers include Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Bobby Rhodes), Zen Master Dae An (Bogumila Malinowska), and Matt Keeler JDPSN.
buff.ly/nr8Ox3L
ter Kyol Che Teacher Playlis
buff.ly/abJSOCy
#silentretreat #zenretreat
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am. Introductory talk by a member of the sangha will be followed by a Q&A with a Zen Master or JDPSN.
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/qcOOuMe #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/qcOOuMe #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am. Introductory talk by a member of the sangha will be followed by a Q&A with a Zen Master or JDPSN.
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/qcOOuMe #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/qcOOuMe #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/cOHTwJT Donations are appreciated but not expected.
Curious kids of all ages are invited to the 27 treasures hunt - look for a copy by the main entrance.
#sundayschool #dharmaschool
Curious kids of all ages are invited to the 27 treasures hunt - look for a copy by the main entrance.
#sundayschool #dharmaschool
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/cOHTwJT Donations are appreciated but not expected.
Curious kids of all ages are invited to the 27 treasures hunt - look for a copy by the main entrance.
#sundayschool #dharmaschool
Curious kids of all ages are invited to the 27 treasures hunt - look for a copy by the main entrance.
#sundayschool #dharmaschool