Open Meadow Zen

Open Meadow Zen Group
Zen Meditation in Lexington, MA
Monday and Wednesday Evening, Sunday Morning Meditation
Free and Open to All

Practice Schedule

Introduction to Meditation
This includes instruction and 15 minutes of sitting, which may be easier for people who have not meditated before. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring any questions. Held on first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM by request only. If you plan to come, please send an e-mail to openmeadowzengroup@gmail.com.

Regular practice
Monday and Wednesday evenings; Sunday mornings (except on retreat Sundays).

**If you are new to our practice, please come 15 minutes before evening practice starts for a brief, but required, orientation or attend our introduction night listed above. Practice begins promptly at the stated times.**

Monday Evening Schedule (Zoom)
If joining us via zoom, please contact us for the link.
7:30 - 8:00 pm Sitting Meditation
8:00 - 8:10 pm Chanting and 4 Great Vows
8:10 - 8:30 pm Around the Zoom Check-in

Wednesday Evening Schedule (in-person)
7:30 - 8:50 pm Sitting and Walking Meditation
8:50 - 9:00 pm Chanting
9:00 - 9:10 pm Dharma Reading

Sitting meditation consists of two 35 minute sitting sessions broken up by 10 minutes of walking meditation. A wide variety of cushions, benches, and chairs are available to make all practitioners comfortable.

Regular Kong-An (Koan) interviews with Zen Master Bon Haeng are conducted as part of the in-person evening practice.

Sunday Morning Schedule (in-person)
9:00 - 9:30 am Sitting
9:30 - 9:40 am Walking
9:40 - 10:10 am Sitting
10:10 - 10:20 am Walking
10:20 - 10:50 am Sitting
10:50 - 11:00 am Chanting
11:00 - 11:10 am Dharma reading

Participants can join practice at anytime on Sunday mornings by entering during any of the walking periods. Sunday morning practice is not held on retreat days.