Regular Events

UPDATED COVID PRECAUTIONS: Masks are now optional at the Center. We are no longer requiring vaccination for Center visitors. We will continue to use the HEPA filter and open windows, weather permitting.

Morning Open Meditation: 8:008:40 am Weekdays Monday – Friday
All are welcome. This is a sitting meditation in silence. The leader will ring the bell at the beginning and end of the period. Please arrive early. For more information, please attend one of the bi-monthly orientation sessions (second and fourth Mondays at 7:45).

Evening Open Meditation: 7:00 – 7:30 PM  Monday – Thursday 
All are welcome. This is a sitting meditation in silence. The leader will ring the bell at the beginning and end of the period. Please arrive early. For more information, please attend one of the bi-monthly orientation sessions (second and fourth Mondays at 7:45).

Saturday Zen Meditation/Practice: Saturdays – 7:30 – 9:30 am (includes chanting and discussion)
For first time attendees, please contact zen@ysdharma.org for orientation. 

Sunday Vipassana Meditation/Practice: Sundays – 8:009:30 am (includes chanting and discussion)

Sunday Vajrayana Meditation/Practice: 2d, 3rd & 4th Sundays [Jan 14, 21 & 28]  11:00 am –  11:45am.

Orientation: 2nd & 4th Mondays [April 8 & 22]  7:45 pm
We provide an orientation to the Center and basic instruction in meditation, the most universal Buddhist practice.

Introduction to Meditation 6-week Course
Wednesdays 7:45 – 9:00 pm       Offered September, January,  and March
Check Introduction to Meditation page for current course information.

Book Discussion Group: Thursdays 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Check Book Discussion Group page for further information.

Sutta Study Group will take the summer off & reconvene in the fall
Check here for further information.

Mindful Work Practice: Second weekend of each month, following Saturday Zen or Sunday Vipassana practice.  Work practice is a mindfulness and awareness practice in silence. Working for about 30 minutes in the garden and in the house is a wonderful opportunity to support and sustain the Center while engaging in practice off the cushion.

Lending Library: Open immediately before and after meditations or other events.
Or you may call 937-767-2139 or 513-374-0162 to make an appointment. See our website for a link to an online list of all books we currently offer in our library.