Welcome to Ashland Zen Center. 

You have found the practice of Soto Zen Buddhism in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. Abbot Jintei Harold Little and Abbess Etsudo Patty Krahl established this practice to the Rogue Valley in 1992.

Discover Zen Buddhism by directly experiencing it for yourself. Just show up and see what happens. Everyone is welcome. 

Zazen takes place every weekday morning, Wednesday night and Sunday morning.

Daylong meditation events and sesshins (meditation intensives) take place throughout the year, as does Buddhist study and community activities that promote the discovery of Buddhist principles.

Zen Buddhism is grounded in the daily, awakening practice of zazen and the activities of everyday life. Working, cooking, cleaning, caring for loved ones — every act is a rich field for Zen practice. Nothing is excluded. 

Full Weekly Schedule

A compassionate standard of behavior is expected from everyone who participates in Ashland Zen Center activities. This standard is based on respect for each person as a unique expression of Buddha nature regardless of age, race, gender, ethnic background, appearance, sexual orientation, physical abilities, political beliefs, social class, or occupation.

Ashland Zen Center has a statement of ethical principles and procedures. It's purpose is to nourish and protect the treasure of Sangha; to promote harmonious relationships among all its members and participants; and to lead to the spiritual growth of each sangha member. 

Please do not come if you are sick.  May all beings live in safety and be free from unnecessary suffering.

Newcomers

A beginner's welcome, zazen instruction and introduction to practice is offered at Ashland Zen Center on Wednesday nights throughout the year.  Please let us know you are coming by registering.

Schedule

6:15 pm zazen instruction after which you join the Wednesday evening program

7:10 pm zazen

7:40 pm service

7:50 pm dharma talk followed by tea and treat

Anyone can meditate. Whether or not you are flexible, have the ability to sit cross-legged, or can get up and down off the floor on your knees does not limit you. If you wish to sit zazen, do it.

Register for zazen instruction

Ashland Zen Center

740 Tolman Creek Road

Ashland OR 97520

info@ashlandzencenter.org

Message phone: (541) 552-1175