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Formed: 1981 Established: 1981
Zen Buddhist Temple
Ann Arbor, Michigan,
United States
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 We are an urban sangha (community) where members of any religion may practice Zen meditation. Our practice is based on the lineage of the Korean Buddhist Chogye order. We offer meditation courses, retreats, yoga classes, right-livelihood-business workshops, lectures, a yearly peace camp, and special services in addition to our two public services every Sunday.
We also have a dharma worker's program and a three-year seminary program. We occasionally accept resident visitors by arrangement. Physical work is part of Zen training, and our active sangha members get together for gardening, temple maintenance, lawn care, our annual Great Green Recycling Yard Sale, our Big Buddha's Birthday Celebration, and so on.
All are welcome to call or write for further information.
 
Website: http://www.zenbuddhisttemple.org/
Contact:
1214 Packard St
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-3814 United States
Phone: 734-761-6520
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Links:
Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom
Former/Other Names: Zen Lotus Society
Last Updated:8/19/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: We are always open at both 9:30 and 4:00 Sunday services. Please contact the temple via phone or email to get approval before coming to stay on visitors/residency program.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
8
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By the community leader
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(members contribute as their time permits. The Temple is largely supported by labor.)
Join Fee:
Yes
(new members who are not previous meditators must take meditation course)
Regular Fees:
Yes
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.5 acres (0.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
(501 C3, religious org, Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom)
Number of Residences:
2
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
(for residential members)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Buddhist
:: Other
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
:: Home schooling
:: Public schooled
 
 
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