Lake Superior Zendo, Buddhist meditation center in Marquette, Michigan, United States.
Lake Superior Zendo is a Buddhist meditation center housed in a farmhouse near the lakeshore in Marquette. It offers meditation spaces for individual and group practice throughout the week, available both in person and online.
The center was founded in 1990 by Reverend Tesshin Paul Lehmberg as a lay practitioner group. It later developed into an ordained community after receiving training and authorization from a Japanese Zen monastery.
The name reflects its location near the lake, symbolizing how Eastern practice takes root in this Great Lakes region. Visitors experience a community where meditation is woven into the rhythm of daily life here.
Meditation sessions are offered both at the Marquette location and through video conferencing, allowing people from various distances to participate. Visitors should check in advance which sessions are available and how to access the property.
The center blends traditional Zen practices with local environmental work, actively participating in conservation projects around the lake. This integration of spiritual discipline and stewardship of nature often surprises visitors.
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