No Experience Required
Financial Assistance
Open Dates
We are committed to ensuring that those who wish to practice at Crestone Mountain Zen Center can do so. Anyone who is interested in coming here to join programs or events, but needs support to do so, can apply for financial assistance.
Student Stays
Flexible Dates
Crestone Mountain Zen Center
To be a student at CMZC means to join the resident monks and lay practitioners in following the schedule completely. This includes meditation and work periods, talks and discussions, and community meals.
Guest Season Volunteer
Flexible Dates
Our Summer Volunteer Program runs from mid-May until the end of September. Throughout the Summer we will open our facilities to welcome external retreat leaders and their groups. The volunteer program offers room and board in exchange for helping with our Summer Guest Season.
June Zazenkai 2026
With Senior Practitioner
June 11 - 14, 2026
Crestone Mountain Zen Center
We invite you to join us for our June Zazenkai (sitting intensive).
July Zazenkai 2026
With Senior Practitioner
July 17 - 19, 2026
Crestone Mountain Zen Center
We invite you to join us for our July Zazenkai (sitting intensive).
September Zazenkai 2026
With Senior Practitioner
September 4 - 6, 2026
Crestone Mountain Zen Center
We invite you to join us for our September Zazenkai (sitting intensive).
Aikido and Zen 2026: Shizentai-the natural body
September 23 - 27, 2026
Crestone Mountain Zen Center
In these days together we will practice aikido and zazen, and take part in community life at the Crestone Mountain Zen Center.
Postal Address
January 1, 9999
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