The Victoria Zen Centre (VZC) is located in Sooke on Vancouver Island. We run weekly Open House sessions at the University of Victoria Interfaith Chapel and a variety of different programs and courses from our home Zendo in Sooke.

Ven. Eshu Martin is the Abbot of the Victoria Zen Centre and the Buddhist Chaplain for the University of Victoria. The Victoria Zen Centre is a registered Charity.

Upcoming Programs and Events :

Beginners' Zen
If you are interested in trying Zen meditation for the first time, this is a great opportunity to do so in a welcoming environment

Introduction to Zen Meditation Course
For those interested in beginning their journey into the traditions and practice of Zen Buddhism, our four week Introduction to Zen Course is a unique opportunity.

The next Introduction to Zen Meditation Courses are:

Saturday mornings 9:00-11:30am
January 16-February 6
April 3-24
October 16-November 6

Monday evenings 7:00-9:30pm
February 1-22
June 7-28
November 1-22

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Download Course Outline

Intensive Preparation Course

Intensive Preparation courses in 2010 will be held on:
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Saturday mornings 9:00-11:30am
March 6 & 13
June 5 & 12
November 13 & 20

Monday evenings 7:00-9:30pm
October 18 & 25

Fundamentals of Zen

Building on the foundation of practice established through the Introduction to Zen Meditiation Course you will be introduced to some of the fundamental teachings of Zen Buddhism.

The next Fundamentals course is:
Alternating Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm
May 20, 27, June 3, 10
September 9, 16, 23, 30

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