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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

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πŸ…Β Green thumbs wanted:Β Reserve your community garden plot today, or contact us to joinΒ PZC’s Eco-Dharma Working Group.

#ecodharma #gogreen #communitygarden #communitygardening #sustainability

13.03.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by 2 meditation periods and dharma talk.

Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube live.

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#dharmatalk #dharma #dhamma

13.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What is happiness?

Our Pointing at the Moon interview series returns with an interview with Senior Dharma Teacher and leader of Massachusetts Prison Dharma Program Mark O'Leary.

Watch the full episode on YouTube buff.ly/cqJu7Ic

#dharma #dhamma #wisdomtradition #prisondharma

11.03.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's hard to believe this was less than two weeks ago!

We extend our sincere thanks to Frank Matta of the Cumberland Land Trust for generously bringing his equipment to Providence Zen Center and clearing the driveway up the monastery. Thank you Frank. We truly appreciate you.

#snowday #newengland

10.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this and every Wednesday in Cumberland for dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Indian food is on the menu this week! πŸ› Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM.

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#vegetarian #freedinner

10.03.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While logs seen here are still fruiting years later, we are about to install a new set of logs to keep us Shiitake-stocked for years to come. Join us for the workday this Saturday, or pre-order your own log to take home: buff.ly/vx9uLmS
YouTube: buff.ly/jeoF49W

#ecodharma #mushroomcultivation

06.03.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by 2 meditation periods and dharma talk.

Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube live.

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#dharmatalk #dharma #dhamma

05.03.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/mez64du Donations are appreciated but not expected.

#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool

05.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ„β€πŸŸ«Β Mushroom plugs and mushroom pizza awaitΒ this Saturday Mar 7th, with Mike hosting another super fun-gus sangha workday.

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#mycology #mushrooms #shiitake #mycozen #ecodharma

04.03.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🧘🏼 Precepts deadlineΒ for Buddha’s Birthday ceremony is this Friday
March 6th. Speak to your guiding teacher about taking precepts today!

Registration is also open forΒ Buddha’s BirthdayΒ sangha weekend.

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03.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There is still time to sit one or more of the last 3 weeks of Winter Kyol Che. Register to sit with Agata Hae In, Dennis Duermeier, and/or Dyan Eagles JDPSN. Register today.

providencezen.org/kyol-che

#silentreatreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat

03.03.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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
Learn more at
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#vegetarian #freedinner #koans

03.03.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the abbot's away, aspiring Moktak Masters will play. Find your voice and strengthen your direction to help all beings by joining Kido chanting practice every Wednesday night at 6:30 or Sunday at noon (offered once per month, next on March 22nd with Danielle).

#kido #chanting

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02.03.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration is now open for Buddha's Birthday Sangha weekend on March 28th & 29th! Sunday program will be followed by lunch and a discussion of Composting Our Karma with the book's editor and DT Elizabeth Goldstein.
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#buddhasbirthday #sanghaweekend

27.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by 2 meditation periods and dharma talk.

Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube live.

buff.ly/HCD7FbQ

#dharmatalk #dharma #dhamma #meditation #meditate #buddhist

26.02.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ„β€πŸŸ« Date change! Mushroom cultivation sangha workdays are now a two-parter, this (Feb 28th) and next (Mar 7th) beginning at 8 AM. RSVP or preorder your own mushroom log to take home.

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#mycology #mushrooms #shiitake #mycozen #ecodharma

26.02.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We snuck in a retreat right before the blizzard! We'll see you again in March for the joint retreat with the Full Moon Soto Zen sangha.

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#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat

25.02.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ„β€πŸŸ« Mushroom cultivation sangha workday will take place Saturday, March 7th beginning at 9 AM. RSVP or preorder your own mushroom log to take home on our website. We are looking for a few fit folks to help with drilling and sawing.

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#mycology #mushrooms #mycozen #ecodharma

25.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ll be open for dinner and practice tomorrow as per usual to those willing to brave the weather. West Side Zen Group will hold practice online on Thursday night for those who prefer to stay cozy.

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#blizzard #togetheraction #Bodhisattva

25.02.2026 01:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Zen Master Tan Gong (JosΓ© RamΓ­rez) will offer Kong-an interviews at West Side Zen this Thursday! Join in person or online.

RSVP at buff.ly/HCD7FbQ

#zen #pvdevents #meditation

24.02.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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. Special thanks to our guest chef Deb!

Learn more at
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#vegetarian #freedinner #meditation

23.02.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join online Zen practice with Zen Master Tan Gong this Tuesday night and every second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM EST. First-timers welcome!

RSVP at buff.ly/HCD7FbQ

#zenonzoom #dharmaonline #buddhadharmasangha #zenteachings #buddhistteachings #koan #koaninterviews

21.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dharma school is in session this Sunday and twice a month for kids ages 6-12. Enroll your child today at buff.ly/9Pgg24d Donations are appreciated but not expected.

#buddhistkids #sundayschool #dharmaschool

19.02.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by 2 meditation periods and dharma talk.

Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube live.

buff.ly/9EL4RSa

#dharmatalk #dharma #dhamma

19.02.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Next week of Winter Kyol Che intensive week begins this Saturday with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPSN, followed by Rebecca Otte JDPSN. Register today!

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#silentreatreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat

17.02.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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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#vegetarian #freedinner #meditation

17.02.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, another retreat is coming up on February 21st!

Registration for other upcoming one-day retreats is also open, including Kido chanting and Art as Practice! Learn more at

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#zenretreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat

16.02.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Next week of Winter Kyol Che silent retreat begins this Saturday, followed by intensive week with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPSN. Register today!

Deepen your practice by sitting Winter Kyol Che at Providence Zen Center.

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#silentreatreat #spiritualretreat #meditationretreat

13.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Just Make It' Art Club with Disme is back in full swing on Sunday, February 15th. Don't worry about Chris, he doesn't bite. Bring a project, or try something new. Art supplies are provided.

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#zenarts #artclub #artaspractice

12.02.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by 2 meditation periods and dharma talk.

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#dharmatalk #dharma #dhamma #meditation #meditate #buddhist

12.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0