For five days this summer (July 27th to August 1st), the Vermont Zen Center will offer a residential Training Program. Training Programs are a way to experience the discipline of Zen training through total immersion similar to living in a monastery. During Training Programs, trainees live at the Center and participate in all aspects of traditional Zen training. A core element of the Training Program is learning how to bring Zen practice into everyday life.

Participating in a Training Program can help anyone, regardless of age, occupation, or previous exposure to spiritual disciplines, learn more about Zen practice, strengthen their spiritual training, and learn to
practice meditation in the midst of everyday life.

The cost is $175 for members of the center (non-members $275). Applications are available online. Please read “Information for Trainees” on the Zen Center’s website before applying. The Training Program begins
on Sunday, July 27, at 9:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, August 1, after lunch.

Please note that the Training Program begins Sunday morning. Local trainees can arrive at the Center in time for the morning sitting. Out-of-town trainees should arrive at the Center by Saturday evening. Applications for the Training Program are online at: www.vermontzen.org/training_programs.html

Feb 4, 2025, 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Feb 6, 2025, 6:30 to 9:30 PM

Feb 7, 2025, 6 to 7 PM