Maria Kannon Zen Center, Zen meditation center in Dallas, Texas.
Maria Kannon Zen Center is a meditation center operating from White Rock United Methodist Church that provides space for teachers and practitioners to engage in their spiritual work. Its activities include regular meditation sessions, instruction from experienced teachers, and transmission of Zen Buddhism in the Sanbo Kyodan tradition.
Founded in 1991 by former Jesuit priest Ruben Habito, the center was created to bridge Buddhist and Christian practices. Since its beginning, it has evolved as a place where this integrative approach to meditation and spiritual development continues.
The center welcomes people from different faiths who come together to meditate and deepen their spiritual practice. Visitors experience a space where Eastern and Western spiritual traditions coexist naturally.
The center offers meditation sessions on different days and at various times, including online options to accommodate different schedules. Visitors can participate without prior experience, as the practice is accessible for both beginners and those with training.
The name combines the Christian Virgin Mary with Kannon, a Buddhist bodhisattva figure, reflecting the center's unique synthesis. This choice of name shows how the two traditions are meant to exist together rather than separately.
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