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Charles River Zen A Rinzai Zen Community serving the greater Boston area in the Hakuin lineage as represented by Roshis Kyozan Joshu Sasaki and Shinge Roko Chayat

A great way to step up between an Introduction to Zen weekend and a five- or seven-day sesshin. Exquisite silence and st...
09/26/2026

A great way to step up between an Introduction to Zen weekend and a five- or seven-day sesshin. Exquisite silence and stillness during early fall on the mountain.

The dawn of our first Kanzeon Sesshin, led by Abbot Chigan Roshi, was held last week at DBZ. It was a lovely gathering of new faces, alongside long-standing members.

05/18/2026

Our 50th anniversary at Dai Bosatsu Zendo is now seven weeks out — July 4, 2026. To mark the run-up, Chigan Roshi is inviting us to a simple daily practice

12/08/2025

At the conclusion of Rohatsu Sesshin, led by Chigan Roshi, participants pose for a photo.

09/18/2025

NYZ held its well-attended 57th Anniversary Sesshin, led by Chigan Roshi, this past weekend.

Participants pose for a photo in the dharma hall at the conclusion of sesshin.

For more information on upcoming sesshins and events, please visit:
Zenstudies.org/events

07/06/2025

Participants pose for a photo at the conclusion of the 49th Anniversary Sesshin held at DBZ. This "full to capacity" sesshin was led by Abbot Chigan Roshi and Shinge Roshi.

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22 Mt. Auburn Street
Watertown, MA
02472

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+16178009585

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