Ann Arbor Zen Buddhist Temple
The Ann Arbor temple is an urban temple surrounded by a large garden with a meditation area and large trees. We offer daily meditation practice, weekly courses in meditation and yoga, and monthly retreats. Public Services are on Sunday at 9:30 am and 4 pm ($5 suggested donation). For childen and family, we offer Family Service (adults and children together) and Children's Service. Please check the schedule.
We also offer Buddhist Peace Camp, a life of the Buddha study series, and special services throught the year which include Buddha's Birthday Celebration, Buddha's Enlightenment All-Night Sitting, Ullambana Day, and more. Funeral and wedding services are conducted.
Resident priest, Rev. Haju Sunim was ordained a priest in 1989 by Ven. Samu Sunim, and was recipient of his Dharma transmission in July, 1999. A single mother raising two daughters and a student of Ven. Samu Sunim's since 1976, she is the overall residential caretaker for the temple and its programs. She also conducts services, teaches courses, and leads retreats.
Residential Opportunities: The temple offers the Visitor's Program for people who want to spend some time living in the temple to cultivate their practice. The residents participate in temple programs in the mornings and/or evenings while maintaining their job or studies.
Upcoming Events in Ann Arbor
- Introductory Meditation Course: 5 Thursdays starting on September 9
- Beginner's Zen Retreat: December 3-4 (Fri. 7 pm thru Sat. noon)
Retreats
Yoga
- For Beginners (Yoga I): 6 Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm, begins September 14
- For Experienced (Yoga II): 6 Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:30-8 pm, begins Sept 14 & 16
Special Events
