Isthmus Zen Community

Isthmus Zen Community is a Madison, Wisconsin Zen practice community founded in 1996 and affiliated with the Kwan Um School of Zen, an international organization founded by Zen Master Seung Sahn. Its practice includes chanting, sitting meditation, walking meditation, short talks, and discussion. The community also holds one-day, weekend, and week-long retreats throughout the year, along with public talks by visiting Zen teachers, observances such as Buddha's Birthday and Enlightenment Day, and community outreach and social events.