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including support and membership, pictures and directions.
 

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and events schedules


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(text & audio), verses, gathas, etc. and books


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The Prairie Zen Center is located in Champaign, Illinois. Our resident teacher is Elihu Genmyo Smith, co-founder of the Ordinary Mind Zen School and Dharma Heir of Charlotte Joko Beck. Our schedule includes weekly sittings, periodic workshops, and sesshin six times a year.

 

This site was updated on August 13, 2008

 

Readings

- Latest Addition to Articles & Dharma Talks
  "Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana" by Elihu Genmyo Smith
- The audio page
includes Dharma talks from the
  May sesshin.

Schedules

and Events

- The next sesshin begins the evening of the August 27th (Wednesday) and ends midday on September 1st (Monday).

IGA's Charitable Rebate Program

PZC participates in IGA's HVC Charitable Rebate Program. This provides a donation to PZC whenever a registered member shops at any of several stores in Illinois and Indiana. To reenroll or to become a new member in the program, use this LINK to view and print the form.
Valjean

Valerie Jean McLenighan 12/28/47 to 7/9/08

 

Valjean McLenighan, longtime member of the PZC sangha, passed from this realm of existence on July 9th. Heartfelt condolences to all who grieve.

 

 

 

The Prairie Zen Center exists solely by donations from it's members and friends. Your participation in supporting the practice of the Awakened Way is greatly appreciated. To learn how you can be involved, click HERE.

 

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