The Centre’s Mission
The Toronto Zen Centre was founded in 1967 by Roshi Philip Kapleau to provide a supportive environment for the authentic study and practice of Zen Buddhism. The Centre is dedicated to helping people overcome suffering in order to find wisdom, compassion, joy, and equanimity in the midst of their everyday lives.
Notices & Special Events
May 25 Friday evening House Concert - Sold out
May 26 Saturday evening Concert - Tickets Available
The Zen Centre will be presenting an evening of music by Shelley O'Brien, as part
of our fund raising drive for an upcoming 2012 renovation project. Shelley is a songwriter,
pianist and ukulele player - she is joined by Joel Schwartz on Guitar. They will perform
a mix of old jazz standards and new songs from Shelley's latest album Vivarium -
A love letter to the Canadian landscape.
The Friday evening concert is now Sold Out.
The Saturday evening concert has available tickets. More info.
Mastering Breath Awareness -- Now available as an eBook
Larry Johanson, a long-time member of the Toronto Zen Centre, offers a Stress Management program that is available for on-site workshops & seminars. His work in stress reduction by practicing breath awareness is now available as an eBook, suitable for all eReader platforms... Read More
To view our Quarterly Schedule
that lists events, ceremonies and activities at formal sittings,
please visit our Schedule Page.
Getting Started
In Buddhism, we say there are no accidents. If you feel a pull towards the Buddha’s teaching and would like to explore further or would like to enhance your own peace of mind or spiritual practice, we invite you to the Toronto Zen Centre. The best place to begin is at an Introductory Workshop with Sensei Henderson. Read More . . .
Weekly Sitting Schedule
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Mon—Fri
6-7:15 a.m.
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Tues & Thurs
6:45-8:30 p.m. |
Saturday No scheduled
sittings
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Sunday 9-11:45 a.m. |
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