Become a Member
Members are the core of the Victoria Zen Centre, participating in the formal Zen practice and sangha-building activities of the VZC and providing the financial support for the VZC to offer programs and services to the membership as well as the broader community. We offer an all-inclusive option (Full membership) or a fee-for-participation option (Basic membership).
The Victoria Zen Centre relies on the generosity of people like you, that feel that this practice is an important part of their lives and who choose to express that feeling by contributing to our community's development and strength. We hope that you will join us by becoming a Member or an Associate.
To become a member you must complete the Orientation to Zen Buddhist Practice course or a private Orientation Consultation with Ven. Eshu.
Fees, Services and Practice Opportunities
The Victoria Zen Centre offers a wide variety of practice opportunities. Below is a schedule of all of our services, and the fees for the various levels of membership and association with the centre.
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Full Member |
Basic Member |
VZC Associate |
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| Monthly Fee | $159 ($1908/year) | $69 ($828/year) | $10 ($120/year) |
| Tuesday Evening UVic Open House | open to all | open to all | open to all |
| Monday and Thursday Morning e-Zendo | open to all | open to all | open to all |
| iTunes Living Zen Dharma Talks | open to all | open to all | open to all |
| Sangha Sundays | Included | Included | Included |
| Volunteer Opportunities | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligibility to Vote at Society Meetings | Included | Included | N/A |
| Operational Teams | Included | Included | N/A |
| Sunday Zen practice at Sooke Zendo* | Included | Included | $30/each |
| 1.5 hr. training meetings with Ven. Eshu | Up to 2/mo. included | $112.50 ($75/hr.) | $112.50 ($75/hr.) |
| Fundamentals of Zen Course* | Included | $295 | $295 |
| Thursday Evening Course* | Included | $20/night | $40/night |
| Intensive Preparation Course* | Included | $95 | $195 |
| One-day Intensives** | Included | $70/each | $95/each |
| Five-day Intensives** | Included | $595/each | $595/each |
* requires completion of Orientation to Zen Buddhist Practice Course or Orientation by Consultation
** requires completion of Intensive Preparation Course