Madison Zen Center

Madison Zen Center is a Zen practice community in Madison, Wisconsin, in the tradition of Roshi Philip Kapleau. The center offers regular zazen sittings, monthly introductions to Zen practice, all-day sittings, and two-day sesshin retreats. Led by resident teacher Sensei Rick Smith, its practice draws from the Kapleau lineage, blending Soto and Rinzai Zen through breath awareness, silent sitting, and koan introspection. The center welcomes both new and long-time practitioners and is supported by members and donors.