Zen Mountain Monastery
Zen Mountain Monastery is a unique Buddhist temple in Mount Tremper, New York, where people practice Zen Buddhism. It was started in 1980 by a teacher named John Daido Loori Roshi, who learned from Taizan Maezumi Roshi, an important person who brought Zen Buddhism to the West.
The monastery is in the pretty Catskill Mountains, and it's all about practicing zazen, which is sitting meditation. They have a program for people who live or visit to learn and practice meditation, work around the place, and hear teachings about Zen.
The main building has a room called the zendo, where they meditate and talk about Zen. They also have places for people to stay if they want to practice longer. Throughout the year, the monastery organizes different programs and events for people to join and learn more about meditation and Zen.
Zen Mountain Monastery cares about sharing Zen with others. They offer workshops, classes, and events for the wider community. The monastery is also into Dharma art, connecting artistic expression with spiritual practice. They often have cultural events like art shows, performances, and workshops.
After the person who started the monastery, John Daido Loori Roshi passed away in 2009, other leaders have continued guiding Zen Mountain Monastery. They believe in passing down teachings from one teacher to the next to keep the tradition going.
Detailed information:
- Address: 871 Plank Rd, Mt Tremper, NY 12457, United States
- Phone: +1 845-688-2228
- Website: https://zmm.org/
