Zen meditation as taught in the Soto School of Zen has been in Tampa since December 2006. 

The Soto School of Zen Buddhist practice came through China, India and Japan before Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki Roshi 

brought it to the United States in the 1950s.  Tampa Zen Center is affiliated with the San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC).  

Who can participate?

Experienced and beginners are welcome.  

All attendees should have zazen instruction unless experienced with the Soto School of Zen and/or SFZC.

Is there a fee?

Instruction and meditation are free; donations are welcome.

 

What to wear?

Wear loose,  comfortable clothing.   

Zafus and Zabatons (cushions) are provided. 

Please plan to stay for cleaning as this is part of the practice.

 

When do we meet?

Sessions are Sunday mornings beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Where do we meet?

The Lotus Room Yoga Studio

1101 W. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33606

 

Zendo Schedule:

                              7:30 a.m. ~ 8:00 a.m.       Zazen instruction and discussion

  8:00 a.m. ~  8:30 a.m.        Sitting meditation

                   *8:30 a.m. ~ 8:40 a.m.       Walking meditation (Kinhin)

    8:40 a.m. ~ 9:10 a.m.       Sitting meditation

                     9:10 a.m. ~ 9:20 a.m.       Service (Heart Sutra chant)

                                9:20 a.m. ~ 10:00 a.m.      Tea and coffee; cleaning the Zendo

*Note: This schedule includes two 30-minute sitting meditations. 

Those wishing to participate in only one meditation period should arrive 

at 8:30 a.m. to join us in the Zendo during kinhin.