Posted on Jan 22, 2026
Our bylaws require us to collect a list of general members each year. If you’d like to become a member, or renew your existing membership, we ask that you complete the membership form before Friday, February 20.
Posted on Jan 1, 2026
We’re saddened to announce that our dear sangha member Carl Wolpin passed away on Tuesday, December 30. Carl was a regular participant in THZ events both online and in person, and we’ll miss his warm presence and many engaging stories.
Posted on Nov 26, 2025
We're hosting a one-day retreat on Saturday, December 6, from 9 am to 4:30 pm Atlantic Time. You can join us in person in Halifax at the Atlantic Buddhist Meditation Centre, 817 Herring Cove Road, or online at our regular Zoom link (passcode = vow). We hope to see you there!
Posted on Oct 22, 2025
About ten years ago, an idea started to form around establishing a true Soto Zen denomination outside Japan, something that had never been done. Years and many hundreds of hours of meetings later, it came together as Soto Zen North America. A Board of Directors was put together a couple years ago (I was part of it), and from that we established a Denominational Council; together, the two bodies hold administrative and religious responsibility for the organization.
Posted on Sep 2, 2025
We’re hosting a 3-day retreat from Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14 at The Deanery Project (751 W Ship Harbour Rd, Lake Charlotte, Nova Scotia). You can join us in person or online at our regular Zoom link (passcode = vow).