Cambridge Zen Center announcements for the week beginning September 5th, 2010.

Abbot Installation Ceremony

On September 30th at 7:30 pm  Cambridge Zen Center will hold our  formal Abbot Installation Ceremony for Tom Johnson, Senior Dharma Teacher.   There will be short talks by our guiding teachers, Zen Master Bon Haeng and Zen Master Bon Yeon and also Tom.   You are warmly invited to attend.  We hope you can join us for this special sangha occasion!
RSVP appreciated! Let us know if you would like to bring a dessert.

Dharma Talk Thursday, September 9th at 7:30pm

The introductory talk will be given by Paul Brymer. Paul is a dharma teacher in training and resident of the Cambridge Zen Center.  He currently works in the marketing department of Kaplan Test Preparation agency, does freelance photography and design, and lives here with his son Josh.

Answering questions will be Senior Dharma Teacher Jennifer Magrone.  Jennifer began practicing at CZC in 1993, and was a resident for 7 years. She participated as a staff member and was on the Board of Directors for many years.   She works in human resources and lives in Malden with her husband and two young daughters.

Two-Day YMJJ led by Zen Master Bon Haeng, Mark Houghton

September 11-12, 2010

Please join us in this wonderful together action opportunity!

Registration by Thursday, September 9th at noon, by writing to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or calling 617-576-3229.Retreat cost: 50% deposit required for registration                        
$65 per day for non-members
$45 per day for KUSZ members and Seniors
$35 per day for Dharma Teachers or DTIT’s
$35 per day  for students with ID
Limited work-study available.
Orientation for newcomers:  Saturday 8:00 am & Sunday 8:00 am

Open Meadow Zen

The Open Meadow Zen Group was founded by Zen Master Bon Haeng (Mark Houghton). We meet every Monday and Wednesday nights (7:30 pm), Monday morning (6:30 am), and Friday morning (6:30 am) for regular meditation practice which includes sitting, walking meditation, chanting, and a short Dharma reading. Practice takes place in the tranquil Dharma room, with expansive views of town conservation land. The property is located at 212 Marrett Rd (Rt 2A), Lexington, Massachusetts. Regular Kong-An (Koan) interviews with Zen Master Bon Haeng are conducted as part of the evening practice. All practitioners are welcome; please call 617-512-2518, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.openmeadowzen.com.  Our next YMJJ will be on Sunday, September 26th.

You Can Be a Part of It!

We appreciate your practice at the Cambridge Zen Center.  Please consider becoming a member here.  Your membership dues help support teaching activities on a local, national and international level. As one of the Three Jewels, Sangha, or community, is precious beyond measure. The infusion of strength we feel when we become connected to a practicing community cannot be underestimated. If you enjoy coming here to practice, or find our teacher's talks helpful, or benefit from interviews; please understand that membership is what makes this all possible. There are also many tangible benefits that come from membership; from discounts on retreats and guest stays, to receiving Primary Point magazine and newsletters from the Kwan Um school.

It's very simple: you can find an application on our website at http://www.cambridgezen.com/, under "Membership" and either mail it or fax it to PZC or even leave it in our office mailbox. There are also applications in our reception room on the top shelf. Please call 617-576-3229 if you’d like more information. Thank you!

                    Canoe Trip on September 19th-Please register

Our annual canoe trip on the beautiful Ipswich river is on 19th September, Saturday. As usual: lots of fun, wonderful food and company, with the option of swimming, and if you dare...jumping off the bridge. For more information and registration, email Kuen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Andy at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

We currently have 2 mat and cushion sets available for purchase through our Zen Store  in black, maroon and fern green.  The cost is $80 for the set. Or call 617-576-3229 to make an appointment.