Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory
Rev. Rokuzan Kroenke, Prior
Columbia, South Carolina
803-772-7552
Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory is a branch temple and meditation center of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, an international Buddhist organization of monastic and lay members founded by the late Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett.
The Priory is dedicated to the tradition of Serene Reflection Meditation, which emphasizes silent meditation, mindfulness in daily life, and guiding one’s life by the moral Precepts of Buddhism. These are the cornerstones of Buddhist practice, the means by which one may come to know the Truth for oneself. The Priory, with a Buddhist monk (the Prior) in residence, offers instruction, guidance, and support for this practice.
Rev. Rokuzan Kroenke, the Prior of the temple, is a senior disciple of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. Ordained as a Buddhist monk in 1975, he was named by her as a Buddhist Master in 1987.
SCHEDULE
We offer a weekly schedule of meditation, services, and classes. There are no fees for participation in any Priory activities. We are solely supported by kind donations from our congregation and friends. Please call before visiting the Priory.
FRIDAY:
6:00 p.m.: Orientation to Our Practice. Those new to the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives are asked to attend an Orientation before joining our other activities. It lasts about an hour. To make a reservation for this and for directions to the Priory, which is near Dutch Square Center, please call 803-772-7552. It is helpful if you make a reservation 2 or 3 days before the Friday that you wish to come.
SATURDAY:
a) Retreats: as scheduled.
b) Work Days: second Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m.
SUNDAY:
9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon: a blend of meditation, services, and Dharma talk/discussion.
WEDNESDAY:
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.:a blend of meditation, services, and Dharma talk/discussion.
CLOSED:
Sunday afternoon, Monday.
The Prior is most likely to be available between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., except for Sunday and Monday. The phone is usually turned off during services and after about 7:00 p.m., but you can always leave a message.
THOUGHTFUL BEHAVIOR
If you are, or think that you might be, sick with something that you might pass on to others, please don’t come until you are no longer contagious.
For services, please wear nice, dignified, respectful, clothing–something loose enough to comfortably meditate and bow in. Tight or revealing clothing, as well as T-shirts, shorts, jeans, or clothing that ‘makes a statement’ (with slogans, advertising, styling, etc.) are not appropriate. Please minimize scents: perfume, after-shave, laundry, etc.
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