Providence Zen Center
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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
📚 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.
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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
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
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
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#koans #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
Learn more at
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#koans #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
November 4, 2025 at 6:15 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
buff.ly/qcOOuMe
#koans #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
Learn more at
buff.ly/qcOOuMe
#koans #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
Your old clothes can help save all beings! A new clothing donation bin (located in the PZC visitor parking lot) is now open for donations of bagged clothing, shoes, and textiles that no longer spark joy. Give today!
#giving #clothingdonations #donations #tidyingup #konmari #declutter #boddhisattva
#giving #clothingdonations #donations #tidyingup #konmari #declutter #boddhisattva
November 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Your old clothes can help save all beings! A new clothing donation bin (located in the PZC visitor parking lot) is now open for donations of bagged clothing, shoes, and textiles that no longer spark joy. Give today!
#giving #clothingdonations #donations #tidyingup #konmari #declutter #boddhisattva
#giving #clothingdonations #donations #tidyingup #konmari #declutter #boddhisattva
Registration is open for Buddha's Enlightenment Day & precept ceremonies on Saturday, December 13th. Visit KUSZa website for more information.
americas.kwanumzen.org #zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
americas.kwanumzen.org #zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Registration is open for Buddha's Enlightenment Day & precept ceremonies on Saturday, December 13th. Visit KUSZa website for more information.
americas.kwanumzen.org #zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
americas.kwanumzen.org #zen #meditation #buddhism #mindfulness #kwanumzen
The Great Way is not difficult!
📚 This weekend's Zen Read is Hsin Hsin Ming, the classic poem by the Third Patriarch of Zen, Seng T'san. Available for free from kwanumzen.org, translated by Zen Master Hae Kwang (Stan Lombardo).
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#zenread #zenlibrary #buddhistbooks
📚 This weekend's Zen Read is Hsin Hsin Ming, the classic poem by the Third Patriarch of Zen, Seng T'san. Available for free from kwanumzen.org, translated by Zen Master Hae Kwang (Stan Lombardo).
buff.ly/Uk9W71V
#zenread #zenlibrary #buddhistbooks
November 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Great Way is not difficult!
📚 This weekend's Zen Read is Hsin Hsin Ming, the classic poem by the Third Patriarch of Zen, Seng T'san. Available for free from kwanumzen.org, translated by Zen Master Hae Kwang (Stan Lombardo).
buff.ly/Uk9W71V
#zenread #zenlibrary #buddhistbooks
📚 This weekend's Zen Read is Hsin Hsin Ming, the classic poem by the Third Patriarch of Zen, Seng T'san. Available for free from kwanumzen.org, translated by Zen Master Hae Kwang (Stan Lombardo).
buff.ly/Uk9W71V
#zenread #zenlibrary #buddhistbooks
Careful now. You may find your true self.
#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes #buddhistmemes #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes #buddhistmemes #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Careful now. You may find your true self.
#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes #buddhistmemes #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
#zenjokes #zenhumor #happyfriday #buddhistjokes #buddhistmemes #zen #buddhism #zenbuddhism #buddhist
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by sitting & walking meditation.
In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#zen #dharmatalk #buddhadharma #dharma #dhamma #meditation #meditate #buddhist
In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#zen #dharmatalk #buddhadharma #dharma #dhamma #meditation #meditate #buddhist
October 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by sitting & walking meditation.
In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#zen #dharmatalk #buddhadharma #dharma #dhamma #meditation #meditate #buddhist
In person in RI, on Zoom, and YouTube and Facebook live.
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#zen #dharmatalk #buddhadharma #dharma #dhamma #meditation #meditate #buddhist
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
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sangha
Learn more at
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sangha
October 28, 2025 at 3:28 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
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sangha
Learn more at
buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian #vegan #sangha
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
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#ceremonialburn #kwanseumbosal #chanting #zenchanting #ritual
October 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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
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#ceremonialburn #kwanseumbosal #chanting #zenchanting #ritual
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
RSVP at buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteaching #koan #koaninterviews
October 27, 2025 at 12:26 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/Q1ooX21
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteaching #koan #koaninterviews
RSVP at buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddha #dharma #dhamma #zenteachings #buddhistteaching #koan #koaninterviews
📚 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
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#zenread #reading #zenlibrary
October 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📚 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
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#zenread #reading #zenlibrary
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
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/Q1ooX21 #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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
Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, and YouTube live. buff.ly/Q1ooX21 #dharma #dharmatalk #dhamma
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
Tim Colohan JDPSN, joining us all the way from LA for the first two weeks. Register today!
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#silentreatreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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!
buff.ly/iEWRnRK
#silentreatreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat
Tim Colohan JDPSN, joining us all the way from LA for the first two weeks. Register today!
buff.ly/iEWRnRK
#silentreatreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat
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
Kids of all ages are invited to the 27 treasures hunt - find it by the main entrance.
#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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
Kids of all ages are invited to the 27 treasures hunt - find it by the main entrance.
#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool
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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#yoga #zen #yogaformeditation
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October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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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#yoga #zen #yogaformeditation
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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
#zenart #buddha #buddhistart
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
#zenart #buddha #buddhistart
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
Register at buff.ly/DPMRDPN
#spiritualretreat #silentreatreat #christianbuddhist #interfaithretreat
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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
Register at buff.ly/DPMRDPN
#spiritualretreat #silentreatreat #christianbuddhist #interfaithretreat
Zen Master Jok Um (Ken Kessel) explains the meaning of taking refuge in Buddha Dharma and Sangha.
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#buddha #dharma #sangha
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#buddha #dharma #sangha
October 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Zen Master Jok Um (Ken Kessel) explains the meaning of taking refuge in Buddha Dharma and Sangha.
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#buddha #dharma #sangha
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#buddha #dharma #sangha
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
#meditation #meditate #sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian
October 21, 2025 at 5:04 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. buff.ly/Q1ooX21
#meditation #meditate #sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian
#meditation #meditate #sangha #buddhadharmasangha #vegetarian
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
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM