What we’re about
"In order to meet the challenges facing all of us, we will need a spirituality grounded in the human heart, rather than in beliefs or ideals. One that cultivates the best in each of us, challenges us to function at the level of full self-expression, and affirms the fundamental and immeasurable value of every living being." — Seijaku Roshi
We strive to live a more authentic, compassionate, and engaged life. "Through daily meditation, prayer, and contemplation, in our Zen Community, we aspire to be transformed in mind and heart by embodying the Buddhadharma (the Path of Loving-Kindness, Compassion, and Service) in ways appropriate for our times."
Anyone no matter ther religious affiliation, faith, or beliefs is welcome to join us in another expression of what we all share in common, a dream for a more loving, compassionate, and kind world.
"For in the final analysis, our most basic common link, is that we all inhabit this small planet, we all breathe the same air, we all cherish our children's futures, and we are all mortal." John F. Kennedy, Speech at The American University, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1963
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Poison or Antidote—The Kleshas (Poisons) Are They Just Foes, Or FriendsJizo-an Zen Community / The Zen Society, Cherry Hill, NJ$15.00
Zen Studies Program - In Person and Online
$15 Donation at the door or through Zeffy for livestreamJoin Reverend Orlando Donen Nieves for Zazen and a Dharma Talk:
POISON OR ANTIDOTE—THE KLESHAS (POISONS) ARE THEY JUST FOES, OR FRIENDSIn Buddhism, the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance are regarded as mental, afflictions, that cloud the mind, and are the root cause of our suffering and discontentment. Our conditioned reaction is to see these poisons simply as enemies that must be avoided or eliminated. But, what if we see them as our teachers and the very springboard to insight and awakening?
Learning to see these poisons within ourselves, to embrace them and work with them and to ultimately transfer them into understanding and wisdom, is at the heart of the Buddha's teaching.
Join us for an evening of Zazen, (seated meditation) Kinhin (walking meditation) chanting of the Sutras and a Dharma discussion—both in-person and online.
* IN-PERSON at our Cherry Hill zendo, or ONLINE:
REGISTER FOR ONLINE EVENT
(in-person need not register online)
