Membership
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Members of the Toronto Zen Centre, the Vermont
Zen Center, and the Casa Zen
in Costa Rica comprise our Buddhist community, or Sangha. Membership
in all our Centres is open to everyone regardless of age, race,
national origin, creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
The Toronto Zen Centre is a non-profit, religious, tax-exempt
corporation maintained solely by contributions of members and
friends. While attendance at regular zazen is usually restricted to
members,non-members may join on occasion after checking with the
Centre. Anyone may become a member of the Centre through following
these steps:
- Attending an Introductory Workshop conducted by Sensei Taigen Henderson
- Completing a four- to six-week trial membership period
- Requesting membership and submitting a Membership
Application
Trial Member
Trial Membership gives people a chance to “try out” the Centre. To
become a Trial Member, fill out a Trial
Membership Application and return it to the Centre. Trial
members may attend all regular functions of the Centre.
Full Member
Members may attend all Centre events and become a student of Sensei
Henderson. Members are given preference for sesshins and receive
discounts on retreats, books, incense, etc. Members support the
Centre by making a financial pledge, which is an expression of
gratitude for the gift of the Buddha’s teachings. The suggested
minimum donation is $50 per month. The Membership
Application/Pledge Form is available on-line or from the
Centre.
Friend of the Centre
This category is for those who do not wish to formally become a member of the Centre, but would like to support the Centre’s work and have occasional contact with the Sangha. Friends receive all mailings and may attend Sangha events after checking with the Centre. Friends of the Centre are asked to make a small yearly contribution to the Centre. Friend of the Centre Application.