Providence Zen Center

04/30/2026

🧘 Weekly Update & Calendar of Events - http://eepurl.com/m_A2zYEn8W

04/30/2026

Join us this and every Sunday for our morning Dharma Program. Orientation starts at 9am, followed by 2 meditation periods and dharma talk. Introductory talk by a member of the sangha will be followed by a Q&A with a Zen Master or JDPSN. This week, we welcome Zen Master Tan Gong (José Ramírez).

Presented in person in Cumberland RI, on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube live.

https://providencezen.org/programs

04/30/2026

Thinking about taking the five precepts this summer? Join this weekend's YMJJ Silent Retreat with Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPSN to practice traditional Kwan Um Zen forms. Sit 1 or both days.

https://providencezen.org/upcoming-retreats

04/29/2026

Zen Master Tan Gong (José Ramírez) will offer Kong-an interviews this Thursday during West Side Zen Group practice. He will also answer questions during Sunday's dharma program. Join in person or online.

https://providencezen.org/programs

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

Join us this and every Wednesday in Cumberland for dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by chanting & Zen practice. Orientation for first-time visitors starts at 6:15 PM.

04/26/2026

Join online Zen practice with Zen Master Tan Gong this Tuesday night and every second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM EST. First-timers welcome!

RSVP at https://providencezen.org/programs

04/26/2026

Is getting enlightenment the goal?

Ask your own question of Kwan Haeng Sunim JDPSN during an upcoming dharma talk or retreat.

https://providencezen.org/upcoming-retreats

Full interview at https://youtu.be/oTL9QfxnX4g?si=dRsgAyE51uvIono5

04/24/2026

Dharma school is in session this Sunday with DTiT Lisa Odom-Villella. Parents can participate with the kids, or join the adult Dharma Program.

Learn more and RSVP at https://providencezen.org/dharma-school

04/24/2026

PZC’s Head DharmA Teacher Won Il Sunim will answer questions during this Sunday’s dharma talk. Join us in person or on Zoom.