Montana Zen Meditation Center
The purpose of the Montana Zen Meditation Center is to facilitate opportunities for people to practice and study Zen Buddhism in Montana.
Buddhist meditation and teachings help people live with greater clarity and compassion.
We are committed to making the simplicity and serenity of Zen practice available to anyone who is interested.
Who We Welcome
Whether you are new to Buddhism and curious about Zen, seeking to establish a meditation practice, or simply wishing to learn more about meditation or join a group, we invite you to connect with us.
Origins and Guiding Teacher
Our primary founding group is Open Circle Sangha in Helena.
Our guiding teacher is Layla Smith Bockhorst (Gyokujun Teishin), a priest with Dharma Transmission in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi.
Future Vision
To broaden opportunities for practice in Montana, we aim to establish a regular practice place in Helena offering meditation, classes, and teachings, while nurturing a community that supports Zen in everyday life.
Our long-term goal is to create a rural retreat center for more extended, monastic-style study and practice.
Organization and Structure
The Board of Montana Zen Meditation Center is composed of practitioners from across Montana.
We are incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
