Toronto Zen Center

The Toronto Zen Centre is a place to practice Zen Buddhism in an authentic and supportive environment. You can find out more about our history, see photos and read about our teacher on our web site.

The Zen Centre offers introductory courses for those interested in exploring Zen Buddhism, as well as full practice support, activities and ceremonies for members.

Membership in the Toronto Zen Centre is open to all people regardless of age, race, national origin, creed, sex, or sexual orientation. Zen training, while it arises out of the Buddhist tradition, can serve as a valuable adjunct to any religion, calming and centering the mind, and promoting stability, mindfulness, and clarity.

After attending an Introductory Workshop, those who wish to become members of the Zen Centre are asked to complete a trial membership period of one month. Upon becoming full members, people are requested to support the work of the Centre by making a monetary pledge commensurate with their financial situation. Membership includes the privilege of attending all Centre events and participation in private instruction with Sesei Taigen Henderson. Members are given preference for all-day sittings and retreats, and receive our mailings. While non-members are welcome to attend Centre events on an occasional basis after checking with the Centre, private instruction is restricted to members of the Centre.