Great Plains Zen Center

We practice Zen Buddhism as a supportive community, open to all. Our vision is to end suffering by continuously raising the heart of wisdom and compassion.
Welcome to Great Plains Zen Center
Welcome to Great Plains Zen Center

We practice Zen Buddhism as a supportive community, open to all.

Our vision is to end suffering by continuously raising
the heart of wisdom and compassion.

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Training Programs
Training Programs

There are so many ways to start your practice at Great Plains Zen Center.  From workshops to courses and retreats to serving the community, you are sure to find your opening to a tradition that will transform your understanding of yourself and the world.

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Locations
Locations

Great Plains Zen Center has locations and affiliate sites in Wisconsin and Illinois.

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Beginning a Practice
Beginning a Practice

We understand that when you’re starting out on the Zen path, you are likely to have a lot of questions.  At GPZC we offer support each step of the way.

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Engaged Buddhism
Engaged Buddhism

Great Plains Zen Center is committed to serving all through education, advocacy, and action in partnership with community organizations.

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Donations
Donations

Great Plains Zen Center is dependent upon the donations of its students.

Please consider a gift to help support our mission to spread the Buddhadharma.

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GPZC News

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Register for Rohatsu Sesshin 2023

Register for Rohatsu Sesshin 2023

Rohatsu Sesshin takes place December 5-10 2023   2023 Rohatsu Sesshin takes place Tuesday night, December 5 through Sunday morning,... Read More "Register for Rohatsu Sesshin 2023"
Read GPZC’s November 2023 Newsletter

Read GPZC’s November 2023 Newsletter

In the November 2023 newsletter:   Read about and register for the November Remembrance Zazenkai, Nov. 10-12 Find out dates... Read More "Read GPZC’s November 2023 Newsletter"
In My Name, I Want No Vengeance

In My Name, I Want No Vengeance

[Cover photo by Buddy Poland]     "In My Name, I Want No Vengeance"  - Michal Halev, mother of Laor... Read More "In My Name, I Want No Vengeance"
Online Morning Sitting Returns to Tues-Wed-Thurs Schedule Faces of several students participating in an online event via Zoom video chat.

Online Morning Sitting Returns to Tues-Wed-Thurs Schedule

Morning Online Sitting (Tues, Wed, Thurs at 6 AM)   Our 2023 Summer Ango ended on August 20, the last... Read More "Online Morning Sitting Returns to Tues-Wed-Thurs Schedule"
GPZC’s Current COVID Policy

GPZC’s Current COVID Policy

The following  COVID precautions are in effect as of May 25 2023: Anyone attending a retreat in person is required... Read More "GPZC’s Current COVID Policy"