Membership

Becoming a member of the Madison Zen Center is a way to deepen your connection to the sangha and support the ongoing success of the Center.

Membership Benefits

  • Support the sangha
  • Opportunity to borrow from the Zen Center library of Zen Books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs
  • Discounts on sesshins and other retreats
  • Quarterly Rochester Zen Center Zen Bow magazine
  • Access to the Center for individual sitting outside of the regular schedule

How to Become a Member

  1. Attend an Introduction to Practice session
  2. Join us for regular sittings
    Spend some time practicing with us to see if the Center feels like a good fit for you.
  3. Have a conversation
    Speak with Sensei Rick Smith about membership, commitments, and expectations.
  4. Fill out a membership application
  5. Pay Member Dues 
    Can be paid with cash, check, or online.

Membership Options

  • Full Membership – $40/month
    Includes in-person participation and full access to all membership benefits.
    Payments can be made monthly, quarterly, or annually.
  • Supporter Membership – $20/month
    For those who wish to support the Center but do not regularly attend sittings.

Becoming a member is not only a way to support the Center—it’s a way to root your practice in community.

For questions or to begin the process, contact us at mzc@madisonzen.org