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December 2023 by bebeharris
I attended mediation at Wenham location with Zen group from North Shore. They were very welcoming to newcomers. Place is lovely and quiet.
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April 2023 by K Sacco
My home away from home.
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November 2022 by Luciana Flora
This is a wonderful place. I've been participating in the Intro to Zen evening classes for a couple of months now, and have also joined in-person a few times. Everyone is extremely kind and welcoming, and the teachings follow tradition while still remaining grounded in the present and relevant to the modern world. I'm very grateful that I've come across this center.
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October 2022 by Victoria Bard
This is a wonderfully welcoming community where the practice of zazen, sitting meditation, is available at least twice a day by zoom, and with a few opportunities each week to meet again in person. I'm just returning to zen practice after a couple decades away and it's like riding a bike, the habits are coming back more easily than I expected, and it's been made even easier by the firm/gentle leadership offered by Myozen Joan Amaral. Grateful to find this community! ?
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October 2022 by Jireh Ishaazi
Excellent place for Zen meditation (beginner friendly), loving and supportive community if you're looking for fellowship. Greatly impressed with the Center's work and action for social justice and supporting diverse groups of people going through difficulties. I highly recommend it!
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October 2022 by Joshua Archer
ZCNS is a wonderful community of practitioners. The sangha has a wise and compassionate teacher in Myozen Joan Amaral. The opportunity to sit with fellow seekers in ZCNS's regular schedule of events has been a great value to my practice and, by extension, a benefit to the community.
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October 2022 by Chris Michaud
Great zen center with a fantastic group of people. There's classes, events, and offerings for anyone from complete beginners to zen and meditation to more seasoned practitioners.
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October 2022 by Wendy Pirsig
Excellent opportunity to learn authentic Zen Buddhist practice in the Soto tradition.
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October 2022 by Robert Dillon
Real Soto Zen Practice
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October 2020 by Cherish Casey
The Zen center is a place I go to learn to connect with the peace that resides deep inside. I also enjoy the social justice conversations on Monday nights. Overall, I am grateful for this welcoming communal space! ? ????♀️
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October 2018 by Clint Dalton
Talk about an oasis of calm in a desert of turbulent times. This zendo is one of the unsung gem's of Beverly. Their Sunday morning program is beautiful and welcoming.
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October 2018 by Alyssa Rosemartin
A welcoming space and wonderful group of people!
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October 2017 by Christopher
The Zen Center is such an amazing place - Joan's teaching and regular mediation have helped me figure out many things about myself.
