Asbury Park Zen Center

Asbury Park Zen Center is a nonprofit Sōtō Zen Buddhist community devoted to spiritual practice, Dharma transmission, and the well-being of the broader community. Rooted in the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and the lineage of Eihei Dogen Daiosho, it serves as a sangha where individuals gather for zazen, study, and shared discipline within the Sōtō-shū tradition. The center emphasizes meditation as both a personal and communal practice, welcomes people of all backgrounds, and supports an ethic of compassion through collaboration with charitable organizations.