The Centre’s Mission
The Toronto Zen Centre was founded in 1967 by Roshi Philip Kapleau to provide a supportive environment for the authentic study and practice of Zen Buddhism. The Centre is dedicated to helping people overcome suffering in order to find wisdom, compassion, joy, and equanimity in the midst of their everyday lives.
Notices & Special Events
Special Loving Kindness SittingThe Toronto Zen Centre is offering again this year once-a-month loving kindness sittings for people who have taken the Metta Bhavana course in a past Spring or Fall series at the Centre. These informal meditation sittings will take place at the Centre from 7-8:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month (please check our online calendar for confirmation each month)....Read More.
To view our Quarterly Schedule
that lists events, ceremonies and activities at formal sittings,
please visit our Schedule Page.
Getting Started
In Buddhism, we say there are no accidents. If you feel a pull towards the Buddha’s teaching and would like to explore further or would like to enhance your own peace of mind or spiritual practice, we invite you to the Toronto Zen Centre. The best place to begin is at an Introductory Workshop with Sensei Henderson. Read More . . .
Weekly Sitting Schedule
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Mon—Fri
6-7:15 a.m.
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Tues & Thurs
6:45-8:30 p.m. |
Saturday No scheduled
sittings
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Sunday 9-11:45 a.m. |
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