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August 2023 by Nelson S
Hidden gem. Enough said. visit. enjoy. just do.
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July 2023 by Jim McGennis
Been there several times for day long retreats. Haven’t been since Covid hit. But my experiences have been all positive. Highly recommend for those who are looking to explore Korean style Soto Zen Buddhism
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May 2023 by Molly Soum
I visited a few years ago. I was in deep depression when I walked in then I left with a clear heart to help more people. I went to Cambodia worked for a nonprofit orphanage center after that and that changed my entire life career. Came back to the States happy and healthy after. I’m trying to return for the retreat but I’m busy helping RI Hot Yoga Studio. I’m happy here too.
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May 2023 by Janie
Welcoming & so deeply peaceful.
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April 2023 by Stan Mach
Beautiful grounds I have seen deer multiple times
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January 2023 by Serena E.
The Providence Zen Center is an incredible, healing place. I stayed there for a month in 2022 and it was a transformative experience. Everyone in the community is so incredibly kind. The mission of the Providence Zen Center is just simply to focus on compassion and practice meditation. That's it. And if by being more compassionate, learning to be more in the moment, learning to be focused and in control of our minds can help make the world a better place and help others, then heck yeah I'm going to keep doing that! I truly believe that people should at least visit the Providence Zen Center once, either on Wednesday nights at 5:30pm for dinner and meditation instruction and practice, or come check out the Sunday morning meditation instruction/practice at 9:00am and the Dharma (wisdom) talk led by a Dharma Teacher at 10:45am. The grounds are beautiful (there is a LOT of space to wander), the people are awesome, and they're even working on doing organic farming! I helped take care of plants when I stayed there. They've been selling their homegrown vegetables in farmer's markets after harvesting. The goodness they put into the local and greater community is immeasurable! It's a nonprofit organization too, so if you donate anything, it's tax-deductible.I sincerely hope that the Providence Zen Center can thrive but that can only happen if people continue to visit and join practice! So if you're looking for a place to grow your mindfulness, your compassion, and your meditation practice, look no further, this is the place for you :)
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October 2022 by Aziz Vohra
Excellent location for learning the fundamentals of meditation! It's such a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Plus, it's a nonprofit organization, so just reserve your spot and leave a donation when the session is finished if you'd like.It provided the peace and quiet I was looking for. Warm hospitality, delicious food, and truly stunning grounds
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September 2022 by Beth D
Quiet, serene. So peaceful.
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July 2021 by Ulises De Califas
Great Place to learn the fundamentals of Meditation! Such a calm and relaxed atmosphere, Plus is a nonprofit organization just reserve your spot and you can leave a donation when the session is over if you'd like.
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January 2020 by Beth Redmond Walsh
Beautiful zen retreat temple in Cumberland, Rhode Island on quiet, wooded multi-acre property.
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November 2019 by Florian Gunsilius
Very nice people, great meditation experience
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October 2019 by M Carey
This quiet escape from the noise of the city was so welcome.
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August 2019 by Mark Dennen
A wonderful tranquil Place. Meditation twice a day and lots of beautiful woods with hiking trail behind it what's a monastery and an individual Retreat Center.
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August 2019 by vanessa hernandez
Great place if your interested in learning the fundamentals of zen meditation. Highly peaceful and relaxing.
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August 2019 by Ian WM
If you are ready to do the important work of looking inward this is an excellent place. The simplicity and beauty of the grounds and the directness of the teaching combine for a clear and powerful spiritual community. I try to sit retreat here at least twice a year.
