Great Vow Zen Monastery
Description
Great Vow is a residential, Zen Buddhist, training monastery inspired and guided by Jizo Bodhisattva’s vow to help all beings who suffer, no matter where they are found. The monastery’s aspiration is to maintain authentic, whole-hearted practice while keeping the teachings open and accessible to anyone with a sincere desire to practice the Buddha-way. Our practice is a synthesis of Soto and Rinzai Zen traditions informed by the practice and study of our teachers, Chozen and Hogen Bays.
At the heart of our training are monthly silent meditation intensives ranging from 6-10 days called sesshin. We also offer a variety of workshops and classes ranging from contemplative arts to compassionate communication with the intention to broaden our expression of wisdom in everyday life. We hope that Great Vow can be a spiritual refuge and a vehicle to carry the life of the Dharma forward for many generations to come.
Practice Schedule
Zen monastic life is based upon simplicity, stillness, and wholehearted effort. This is reflected in the daily schedule of zazen (meditation), chanting services, and work practice.
On Sunday mornings the monastery hosts a public Sunday Program beginning at 10 a.m., with a short service followed by two 25-minute periods of zazen, divided by 10 minutes of walking meditation, and then ends with a talk by one of the teachers or senior students. Meditation instruction is available for beginners.
Check out our Calendar of Events page to see the yearly schedule.
Tradition
Zen
Teacher
Chozen and Hogen Bays
Phone
503-728-0654
Website
Location
79640 Quincy Mayger Road Clatskanie Oregon 97016 United States.