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        Zen Bridge Stillwater Meditation Center

 
​    Zen Bridge is a meditation center based on Soto Zen Buddhist traditions and teachings. We are located in Stillwater, MN.

​    Our mission is
to be a welcoming place for people interested in joining a supportive meditation community, to engage in          and teach the practice of meditation and Zen, and to reach out to our surrounding community through meditation        
​    instruction and retreats.

    All are welcome.

​Join us for Meditation

Saturday Mornings 
Saturday sessions are offered in-person at
Ascension Episcopal Church 
214 3rd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082                                                                                                 
and online:  Zen Bridge Zoom Link   
You may join us at 7am, 8am, or 8:30am
7:00am  - 30-Minute Sitting Meditation, Zen service,  Walking meditation 
8:00am -  30-Minute Sitting Meditation
8:30 - 9:15am - Dharma Talk or Way-Seeking Mind Talk
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Mornings  (Zoom only)
 Share your morning meditation practice with others with single, 30-minute sessions online. Zen Bridge Zoom Link
 7:30am - Meditation (30 mins). The room opens at 7:25. The bell to start meditation rings at 7:30. Feel free to join us after 7:25.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________New to Meditation?
We offer an Introduction to Mediation class every Saturday morning after the dharma talk  9:30 - 10:30 a.m. You are welcome join us for meditation before the class (no experience required) or just come at 9:30.

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Upcoming Events

Fall Practice Period - Sept 19 thru Oct 24, 2026. If interested, email [email protected] to let us know.
​Deepening your practice/Jukai - 1-year process begins with the practice period. For more information, email

[email protected]         
Community Meeting - Oct 3, following the Dharma Talk
Zen Bridge Stillwater Meditation Center is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
​Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Zen Bridge Stillwater Meditation Center’s EIN  is 33-1979962.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission & Values
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Teachers
  • Resources
    • What is Zen?
    • Books
    • Movies
  • Sit with Us
  • Activities
  • Giving
  • Contact Us