Welcome to the online home of the Grand Junction Zen Community, or GJZen. We are a group of practitioners who come together as kalyāṇa-mittatā - spiritual friends - to clarify our true nature through the practice of Zen Buddhism.

Our practice is rooted in the traditions and forms of Rinzai Zen, and we welcome anyone who is interested in learning more to come sit with us.

If you are interested in learning more about our tradition or practices, or in joining us for regular meditation, please contact our lay practice leader Andy via email at info@gjzen.org.

Schedule

REGULAR SCHEDULE (SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY):

• Sunday service, 9am-11am, optional snack/coffee/social time following

• Wednesday zazen, 7pm-8pm

• Monthy: zazenkai on the final Saturday of the month, 9am-5pm

• Monthly: Ryaku Fusatsu (repentance and renewal), 7pm-9pm of the evening of the full moon, via Zoom

SUMMER SCHEDULE (JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST):

• Sundays: zen at the park, 10am-12pm; in-person, at Hawthorne Park in downtown Grand Junction, meeting in the northeast corner

We also periodically have introductions to zen practice, oryoki meals, dharma study, holiday celebrations, and more.