Our community
Practice belongs
to everyone.
A student community for meditation, learning, and shared inquiry.
Why we gather
Stanford Zen Society supports meditation practice across the Stanford community. Rooted in Zen Buddhism, the society welcomes people of all religious backgrounds to learn and practice together.
What we do
Gatherings include sitting and walking meditation, discussion, visiting teachers, monastery visits, and retreats. Students help shape the community and its activities.
Who can join
Members of the Stanford community are welcome to participate. Undergraduate and graduate students can become full members; contact the organizers about the mailing list and involvement.
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