Appamada

Contemporary Zen practice and inquiry

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All programs are open to everyone. Join us onsite or online via Zoom. Use the filters below to find what you're looking for.

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Weekly schedule

Monday – Friday

Morning Zazen

Silent, still meditation to begin the day.

Zazen

6:30 – 7:45 AM CT

onsite & online
Sundays

Sunday Zazen

Followed by a Dharma Talk at 10:20 AM.

ZazenDharma Talk

9:00 – 10:10 AM CT

onsite & online
Sundays

Sunday Dharma Talk

A talk on practice, inquiry, and the path.

Dharma Talk

10:20 AM CT

onsite & online
Sundays

Newcomer Orientation

A brief introduction for those new to Appamada or to Zen practice.

Orientation

8:00 – 8:50 AM CT

onsite & online
Wednesdays

Evening Sit

An evening gathering for sitting meditation.

Zazen

6:30 – 8:00 PM CT

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Programs & events

2026-03-01

Spring Practice Period

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A dedicated stretch of time when we come together for zazen, study, and shared forms in a more intentional rhythm of practice. Join us as we explore what it means Living in Sangha—the understanding that practice was never meant to be solitary.

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Various

onsite & online
2026-03-10

Suzuki Roshi Book Study (Online)

6 weeks starting Tuesday, March 10, 6:00–7:00 PM. A group exploration of Suzuki Roshi’s teachings.

Study
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6:00 – 7:00 PM CT

online
2025-03-07

Memorial Service for Erin Curtis

Saturday, March 7, 2025.

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Watch Recording

10:00 AM CT

onsite & online