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Endless Mountain Zendo is a Zen Buddhist country practice center dedicated to the realization of Buddha Nature. The style of practice is based in the Rinzai Zen Buddhist tradition. EMZ is located in the midst of 18 woodland acres in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania. This natural sanctuary, abounding with wildlife, offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere for Zen practice. The Zendo makes available the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism to all sincerely seeking it. Zazen (Zen meditation) and present-minded action lie at the heart of daily life and pracÂtice at EMZ. While maintaining an ongoing daily practice by a small ordained residency, the Zendo offers a program of events to the larger community for both beginning and experienced students. Endless Mountain Zendo was opened in September of 1998 and grew from the former Zen Center of Philadelphia (Plum Tree Zendo) and from Zendo in New Hope. The abbot is Rev. Genro Lee Milton, Sensei.
EMZ is a 35-minute drive from Bloomsburg, 45-minutes from Wilkes Barre/ Scranton, 2-1/2 hours from Philadelphia and 3 hours from New York City. (During the interim periods, the facility is available for meeting and workshop use by groups with interests related to those of the Zendo.)
Zazen Gatherings:
BEGINNERS WELCOME at Sunday Zazen Gatherings, at which time there is zazen (Zen meditation) instruction. Thereafter attendance at other gathering times is also possible. Daily zazen is the foundation practice of Zen life. Group zazen inspires and helps stabilize our practice. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to be seated in the zendo before the period begins. Open Donation Basket.(Members: Free).
Dress: For zazen, a formal zazen robe is recommended. Otherwise, wear loose fitting clothing in a solid, neutral color, floor length, and with long sleeves. Please do not wear tank tops, shorts, tight pants, or fragrance. The zendo (zazen hall) can be chilly in winter months.
By Car: EMZ is a 30-minute drive from Bloomsburg, Pa.; 45-minutes from Wilkes Barre/ Scranton, 2-1/2 hours from Philadelphia and 3 hours from New York City. From Philadelphia (Rt. 1-476 North)/New York City/Bloomsburg: From I-80, take exit 236 (Lightstreet, Rt. 487 N.). On 487 going north, drive approximately 13 miles to Stillwater. Just beyond Stillwater you will cross a double-arched bridge over Fishing Creek. Then take the first right turn onto Lower Raven Creek Road. Drive about 2 ½ miles and turn right at first crossroads, Hollow Road (sign may be missing). Go I/2 mile down Hollow Road, immediately after you pass Atta Road and a white house to your left, turn into the first driveway on your right (Mailbox 104) to the Zendo. From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: From I-81 South, take the exit for Nanticoke/Route 29, just south of Wilkes-Barre. Go to the end of Rt. 29. At the stop sign, turn left onto Rt. 11 South. Drive approximately 10 miles to the town of Shickshinny. When you come to a stop light, turn right onto 239 North. In about 11 miles, at the bottom of a hill, turn left onto Toy Factory Rd. Go straight (don’t follow Toy Factory when it goes left), and continue on Shale Ridge Rd. Continue straight until the stop sign. Turn left at Thunderbird Rd. Turn right onto Hollow Rd. and go 1/2 mile. Turn left into the first driveway on your left (Mailbox 104) to the Zendo. By Bus: Two bus lines use the Wilkes-Barre station: Martz Trailways from New York City and Philadelphia, and Greyhound Bus from other areas. Susquehanna Trailways, which stops in Bloomsburg is also a consideration. We can make arrangements to meet you at either bus station. By Plane: There are Delta and USAir flights into the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. A little further away is Allentown Airport, from which there is a car rental (2 hour drive to EMZ) or cab to the Allentown Bus Terminal to take the Susquehanna Trailways Bus to Bloomsburg. We can make arrangements to meet you at either Wilkes-Barre/Scranton or Bloomsburg.
