Clear Water Zen Center

The Clear Water Zen Center, an authentic Zen Buddhist meditation center for the Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg — Clearwater area, is open several times during the week for sitting meditation.

Our Schedule 

 You don't have to let us know if you wish to attend any of the weekly meditation sessions. All are welcome.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early if you are coming for the first time.

Wednesday evening beginners training at 6:45 pm:

We will guide you through the process and describe our Zen practice. You may also want to stay for tea, discussion, and questions.  

We recommend that newcomers attend the beginners session. If you can't attend this training, you are welcome to attend on other days.

Mondays and Fridays at 7 pm: 

We host an hour-long session of three 20-minute sittings with walking meditation (kinhin) in between.

Formal Sunday morning session at 9:30 am: 

 This includes three 35-minute sittings with walking meditation (kinhin). 

Please take a look at our schedule for more details about Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday meditation, workshops, retreats, and other events.

What to Expect When You Arrive

Parking: Please park in the unpaved parking spots marked by yellow parking curbs in front of the Clear Water Zen Center. The paved parking lot is reserved for the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Please remove your shoes before entering the center and place them on the shelves outside the front door. 

The zendo, or meditation room, is furnished with sitting cushions and chairs. Clothing should be comfortable, modest, and plain.

Donations for all meditation sessions are appreciated but not required. There is a donation box in the entry area.