Louisville Zen Center
The Louisville Zen Center, formerly known as the Louisville Zen Group, is a meditation practice community that follows the tradition of the Rochester Zen Center, one of the oldest and largest Zen organizations in the United States. Founded by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of The Three Pillars of Zen, The Zen of Living and Dying, and other works, the Rochester Zen Center has been a cornerstone in the practice of Zen.
Since its founding in 1999, the Louisville Zen Center has aimed to support individuals from all walks of life in establishing, maintaining, and deepening their Zen meditation practice. Our focus is on cultivating mindfulness, developing a zazen 'temper of mind' (the ability to approach situations with greater equanimity, clarity, and responsiveness), and integrating the insights gained from Zen practice into daily life, including family, work, and community.
Louisville Zen Center activities are open to the public. We warmly invite newcomers, beginners, and experienced meditators to join us. Students of other Zen teachers and practitioners from different traditions are also welcomed with open arms. We uphold a commitment to inclusivity and do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or religion.
Our community is dedicated to supporting the practice of Zen body-mind training in a welcoming and inclusive environment. However, please note that we do not provide mental health services.
The Louisville Zen Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates on the Buddhist principle of dana, or giving. As an all-volunteer organization, we ensure that your contributions directly support activities related to Zen practice, enabling us to continue offering these services in the future. We depend on your generosity, and your donations are tax-deductible.