Rinzai Zen in Western Colorado

Join the Grand Junction Zen Community to deepen your practice and discover a supportive sangha of kalyanamittata (spiritual friends) through Rinzai Zen practice in a welcoming community of lay practitioners.

Schedule (Labor Day thru Memorial Day)

  • Sundays 9am - 11am: at Heki un Zan Hogaku-ji (Dharma Mountain Zen Center)

  • Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm: at Foxtail Zendo (Andy's house)

Please contact our webmaster, Andy, at keionandy@proton.me for questions or to learn more.

NOTE: our practice is open to all who are interested. No prior experience needed, no cost is associated with our practice, and nothing special is needed except something comfortable for you to sit on.

Our Practice Modalities

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Choka (Chanting)

Integrate breath, body, and mind through the practice of mindful chanting in Sino-Japanese.

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Zazen (Seated Meditation)

The core practice of our tradition, zazen helps us clarify our true nature and see reality as it is.

A collection of small figurines photographed at Katsuo-ji Temple in Osaka, Japan. The statues are captured from multiple angles, showcasing their detailed craftsmanship, traditional design, and placement within the temple grounds.

Kinhin (Walking Meditation)

Take the concentration and mindfulness you developed in the laboratory of zazen into the world of action with kinhin, or walking meditation.

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Study

Deepen your understanding of Zen practice, history, and how it can integrate into your daily life with study of sutras, dharma talks, and other texts.

Contact the Grand Junction Zen Community

keionandy@proton.me