Our Practice

Our Zen meditation center provides an environment where people can learn and practice Zen meditation. It is our mission to support participants in practicing the path of awakening and living more fully with kindness, compassion and appreciation. In addition to sitting meditation, our practice focuses on cultivating awareness, presence and skillful action in everyday life. To make this possible, the following qualities are emphasized:

Stillness: settling down in mind and body.

Perseverance: practicing with all the ups and downs of our lives.

Clear seeing: clarifying our conditioned beliefs and strategies.

Willingness: acknowledging and embracing whatever life presents – including difficult emotions – as the path of awakening.

Kindness: awakening to the wisdom and compassion that are the nature of our being.

Our practice leaders study with, and are guided by, teachers in the White Plum Lineage.

Please check back for updates on Newcomer Orientation.

Click here to learn about our upcoming retreats.

DONATIONS:

Donations to ZCSD as a non-profit organization may be tax deductible.

We welcome your support.

You may donate online via Paypal:

Checks can be sent to:
ZCSD
2047 Felspar Street
San Diego, CA 92109-3551

Thank you.