Providence Zen Center

The mission of the Providence Zen Center is to provide Zen training for all, through daily practice, regularly scheduled retreats and an international exchange of teachers and practitioners. Zen practice helps us to realize our true self and serve this world with wisdom and compassion. In order to fulfill our mission, we commit ourselves to encourage strong practice, provide a welcoming environment, work towards self-sufficiency, and serve as a resource for the local and the wider community. Providence Zen Center provides zen teaching and practice in order to realize our true selves and help this world. We offer daily practice, retreats and community life in the tradition of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Providence Zen Center was founded by Zen Master Seung Sahn and is the international head temple of the Kwan Um School of Zen.