Rochester Zen Center

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The Rochester Zen Center is a Soto and Rinzai Zen Buddhist sangha located in Rochester, NY in the Sanbo Kyodan lineage established in 1966 by Philip Kapleau. Since 1986 the head abbot at Rochester Zen Center has been Bodhin Kjolhede, who received inka from Kapleau. The community offers intensive Zen sesshin retreats, introductory workshops and training programs throughout the year and is open to guests.

The Rochester Zen Center also has a 135 acre country retreat named Chapin Mill. Donated by Ralph Chapin, one of its founding members. Each year the center has several sesshin at Chapin Mill. The building of a new zendo is underway at Chapin Mill. All non licensed work is being done by Zen Center Members.

Roshi Kjolhede current abbot of the Rochester Zen Center.


Contact information:

Rochester Zen Center 7 Arnold Park Rochester, NY 14607-2082

Website: http://www.rzc.org

Office Hours: Monday Closed

Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 3:30pm

                       Closed 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Telephone:(585) 473-9180

Fax: (585) 473-6846

Email: receptionist@rzc.org

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