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Zen Community of Oregon (ZCO) is a Zen practice center based in Portland, Oregon. We are affiliated with the Soto Zen lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and the Rinzai Zen lineage of Shodo Harada Roshi.

This site provides information about our activities, schedule, and Zen training. For additional information, please call us at 1.503.728.0654. If you would like to write to us, our mailing address is Zen Community of Oregon / Great Vow Zen Monastery, P.O. Box 368, Clatskanie, OR 97016.

Zen Community of Oregon activities

The Community emphasizes Zen practice in the midst of daily life in the city. It allows anyone in the community to participate as much or as little as they wish, while holding jobs and taking care of family responsibilities. The core of our practice is Zazen, or sitting meditation. We offer opportunities to practice together for brief periods, and also for extended retreats.

Practice times in Portland

Evening practice (zazen (seated meditation) - kinhin (walking meditation) - zazen) and a beginners class are offered free of charge on Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., followed by a Dharma talk, announcements and informal tea & cookies. City practice is held at the Portland Dharma Center at 2514 SE Madison.

A Sunday program of practice (zazen - kinhin - zazen - kinhin - zazen (as well as sanzen, or interview with the teacher), is offered at the Portland Dharma Center, 2514 SE Madison from 7.30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.

Please arrive a few minutes early to get acquainted and find a seat in the zendo.
For more information, please call us at 1.503.728.0654.