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Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 10h

Kwan Seum Bosal (Boddhisattva of Compassion) and Ji Jang Bosal (Boddhisattva of Grief) chanting from last sangha weekend.

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#ceremonialburn #kwanseumbosal #chanting #zenchanting #ritual

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 19h

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/Q1ooX21

#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteaching #koan #koaninterviews

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 2d

📚 This weekend's Zen Read is The Mirror of Zen: The Classic Guide to Buddhist Practice by Zen Master So Sahn.

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#zenread #reading #zenlibrary

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 3d

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/Q1ooX21 #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 4d

Winter Kyol Che silent retreat begins on January 3rd, 2026 with
Tim Colohan JDPSN, joining us all the way from LA for the first two weeks. Register today!

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#silentreatreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 4d

Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/NTFmHmJ Donations are appreciated but not expected.

Kids of all ages are invited to the 27 treasures hunt - find it by the main entrance.

#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 4d

Sitting in meditation can be hard on your back. Dharma Teachers in Training Danielle Alpher, Dave Fitzpatrick, and Lisa Odom-Villella demonstrate some gentle yoga moves for loosening things up.

#yoga #zen #yogaformeditation

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Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 5d

Seven original drawings by Senior Dharma Teacher Willy Garver are now on view in PZC's Middle Path Gallery. Artworks are for sale with all proceeds benefitting Providence Zen Center. Stop by before they disappear!

#zenart #buddha #buddhistart

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 6d

Spend the day in silent contemplation at a traditional Zen Temple. Beginners and people of all faiths and spiritual orientations are welcome to this interfaith retreat.

Register at buff.ly/DPMRDPN
#spiritualretreat #silentreatreat #christianbuddhist #interfaithretreat

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 6d

Zen Master Jok Um (Ken Kessel) explains the meaning of taking refuge in Buddha Dharma and Sangha.

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#buddha #dharma #sangha

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 6d

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. buff.ly/Q1ooX21

#meditation #meditate #sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 6d

Dharma teachers and Dharma Teachers in Training converged on PZC last weekend for the annual The Kwan Um School of Zen Dharma Teachers' Weekend. Special shoutout to those who joined on Zoom! #dharmateacher #buddhadharmasangha #onlydontknow

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 10d

Keep don't know mind! Happy Friday!

#zenjokes

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 10d

This Sunday's morning Dharma Program is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. We'll see you next week.

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 12d

Thinking about taking precepts? Read the precepts booklet at kwanumzen.org, or speak to your guiding teacher.The next IN-PERSON precepts ceremony will take place during Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, December 13th, 2025.

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#buddhistprecepts #precepts #zen #buddhism

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 13d

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/bo4BafU

#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddhadharmasangha #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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#koans #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist #meditation

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 14d

When walking, just walk! More snapshots from the Zen in Motion retreat.

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#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #silentreatreat #zenhike #yoga #zenyoga #zeninmotion #pranayama #breath #forestbathing #naturebathing #shinrinyoku

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 17d

Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/xkZJkWt Donations are appreciated but not expected.

#zen #buddhism #buddhistkids #mindfulness #gratitude #sundayschool

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Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 18d

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. Link in bio.
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#dharma #dhamma #meditation #meditate #buddhist

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 18d

Our next retreat is a Christian Buddhist 1-day retreat with Zen Master Tan Gong (José Ramirez) and Sister Madeleine Tacy, OP, Seikai Sensei on Saturday, November 15th.

Join in person or online buff.ly/cHItMru
#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #silentreatreat #christianbuddhist #interfaithretreat

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 19d

Someone is hungry; give them food. The name for this is great love, great compassion, the great bodhisattva way. That also means great wisdom. This is chanting meditation, chanting Zen.” — Zen Master Seung Sahn

"Great love" calligraphy, artist unknown

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 20d

PZC's Pagoda gift shop is open every Wednesday night and Sunday after the dharma talk. Stop by to pick up meditation supplies, books by Kwan Um Zen teachers, and unique arts and crafts by sangha members.

#meditationsupplies #giftshop #spiritualgifts

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 21d

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
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#koans #vegan #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist #meditation #meditate #spirituality #sangha#vegetarian #sustainable

Providence Zen Center @providencezen.bsky.social · 21d

We (temporarily) brought some color back to Zen during Saturday's Zen in Motion retreat. We'll see you next time! 🚶🏿‍♀️🚶🏻🚶🏿‍♀️

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#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #silentreatreat #zenhike #yoga #zenyoga #zeninmotion #pranayama #breath #forestbathing #naturebathing #shinrinyoku