We mourn the death of Shoken Michael Stone, an inspirational and much-loved teacher. On Friday evening, in acknowledgement of the profound influence he had on many of our lives, we will meditate for 30 minutes, walk mindfully for 10 minutes, and then perform a...
Past EventS
Historical collection of events that happened prior to December 2021
Zazenkai: Sunday, July 16, 2017
We are offering a Sunday of silence and stillness once a month, and the next opportunity to spend a quiet day in community is July 16, from 10 am to 4 pm. We will meet a little before 10 am to start sitting at 10 am promptly, break at 12:20 pm for a silent lunch...
Sesshin, August 22 – 27, 2017
Tuesday, August 22 – Sunday, August 27 Ryushin Paul Haller, abiding teacher of Black Mountain Zen Centre, will be visiting from San Francisco to lead a five-day sesshin at Benburb Priory. The sesshin will start Tuesday evening and end on Sunday afternoon. Attendees...
Zazenkai: Sunday, June 18, 2017
We are offering a Sunday of silence and stillness once a month, and the next opportunity to spend a quiet day in community is June 18, from 10 am to 4 pm. We will meet a little before 10 am to start sitting at 10 am promptly, break at 12:40 pm for a silent lunch...
Saturday Morning Precept Study Group
"The meaning of the precepts is in living them" Join us on Saturday mornings for a drop-in precept study group for all comers: those who have taken the precepts, those who are thinking about taking the precepts or already working on a rakusu, and anyone who is...
Closed for sesshin, May 2 – 7
We will be closed for retreat from the evening of Tuesday, May 2nd, until the morning of Monday, May 8th.
AGM, Sunday, April 30, 4pm
Dear Members, The Board of Directors of Black Mountain Zen Centre warmly invites you to attend our 2nd Annual General Meeting at BMZC on April 30, 2017, at 4pm. We greatly encourage all those who have completed the membership application process to attend and take...
Zazenkai: Sunday, June 18, 2017
We are offering a Sunday of silence and stillness once a month, and the next opportunity to spend a quiet day in community is June 18, from 10 am to 4 pm. We will meet a little before 10 am to start sitting at 10 am promptly, break at 12:40 pm for a silent lunch...
Introduction to Meditation, March 16
Have you ever wondered if meditation could help you? Join us for a beginners' evening on Thursday, March 16, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Admission is free to everyone. Our address is Black Mountain Zen Center, 64 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GT. The main door is buzzer entry:...
Zazenkai – Sunday March 19 2017
We are offering a Sunday of silence and stillness once a month, and the next opportunity to spend a quiet day in community is March 19, from 10 am to 4 pm, followed by tea and cookies. We will meet a little before 10 am, break at 12:30 for a silent lunch (please bring...