Boise Zen Center

Meditation · Boise, Idaho · All Are Welcome​
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May 11, 2026
Dear Everyone, 
This painting was created by a friend of mine, Ellyn, a regular participant at Flower Mountain Zen.  She has been exploring calligraphy and painting in this ancient style. This is her creation of a lotus.  It's good to have friends like this during these times.   

Warm regards,
​Jisen

Our Schedule

June - July 6th Calendar

 Next Introduction to Zazen — Saturday mornings, 8:00–9:10 am      June 6  ·  August 1  ·  September 5

​Beginning  June 11, Zazen will be Online Only Except   Saturday June 13 In Person   
BZC is closed 6/20-6/27 and 7/2-7/6.  See detailed Schedule below.   

6/6  Introduction to Meditation   
Informal instruction and conversation, small group format. Everything is provided-cushions, chairs, benches.

6/9-6/19   Online except Saturday 6/13 In person and  Online
​7:00-8:30am Rob will lead from Boise, Idaho

6/11& 6/18   Thursday evening Online only
6:00-7:30pm   Bryce will lead from Taipei, Taiwan

6/20-6/27 BZC closed for Retreat 

6/30 -7/1 Online only  
7:00-8:30am George will lead from Bozeman, MT

7/2-7/5  BZC closed for Holiday

7/6 BZC Reopens with full schedule

Jisen Coghlan

​Jisen Coghlan is a Zen meditation and koan teacher. She’s also a gardener, and certified Alexander Technique Teacher.
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​Support Us 

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​There are no fees to practice at the Boise Zen Center. We gratefully accept donations, which support the center’s monthly rent, insurance, classes, and retreats. And because BZC is as a non-profit organization in Idaho, all donations are tax deductible.
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Contact Us

Our community is guided by the Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space for all , regardless of race, class, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. Our full statement outlines community standards, the student–teacher relationship, and procedures for addressing concerns, including formal processes with the Soto Zen Buddhist Association.
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