Cambridge Zen Center :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1973 Established: 1973

This page last updated:3/18/2010

Cambridge Zen Center

Cambridge, Massachusetts,

United States

The Cambridge Zen Center is a not for profit Zen Buddhist organization founded according to the teachings of the late Zen Master Seung Sahn and the tradition of the international Kwan Um School of Zen. The center provides Zen training, education and support through formal practice and everyday life.

Website: http://www.cambridgezen.com

Contact:

Barbara Feldman, Director
199 Auburn St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 United States
Phone: 617-576-3229

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This page last updated:3/18/2010

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please visit us during public practice periods, or contact our director and make an appointment.

Network Affiliations:

Kwan Um School of Zen

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): 20 Non-member Residents: 3 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 Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes (member fees) Regular Fees: Yes (training fees)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 1 acres (0.4 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 3 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Buddhist Educational Style(s): Public schooled

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I have lived here for 7 years, and I highly recommend the Cambridge Zen Center as a place to deepen one's meditation practice and learn to get along with all sorts of different people. Our founding teacher, Zen Master Seung Sahn, taught that the fastest way to change our karma and become compassionate beings is by practicing and living together. A strong and regular meditation practice is required here. Wake-up and practice together begins at 5:45 every morning, and we have monthly intensive retreats of 2-3 days. Our community is thriving and newcomers are always welcome!

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