Buddhism in the North East USA. NYC Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. NY near NYC and Long Island. There are around 350 million Buddhists. And a growing number of them are Westerners. They follow many different forms of Buddhism, but all traditions are characterized by nonviolence, lack of dogma, tolerance of differences, and, usually, by the practice of meditation.

On behalf of the sangha. While faithfully hewing to the pathways tread by our elders in Zen and respecting the rigors they prescribed, we seek to offer a place of peace, healing, community and reconciliation to all who might benefit from a quiet, disciplined and yet ultimately humanistic approach to daily life and the pursuit of awareness. Under the guidence of the White Plum Asanga. And our guilding teacher, Roshi Robert Jinsen Kennedy. Carl Genjo Bachmann, Sensei.

We are a small community of Zen practitioners based in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego County. We meet every week for zazen practice. We are part of the White Plum Asangha. We meet every Monday evening in Rancho Penasquitos to sit zazen together. The schedule varies a little each week, so check the calendar and schedule. We also ask for newcomers to email us.

Welcome to the Vista Zen Center. Everyone, from novice to expert, is invited to join our community and learn traditional and modern Zen techniques in the comfort of our small home temple. Please take a look around. We hope our web site reflects our commitment to Zen practice and that you will be encouraged to join us in your own exploration of Zen and the Buddhist teachings. For more information, please visit the About Us.