Welcome to the Buddhist communities (sanghas) of Milwaukee. We hope to be able to keep an up to date list of all meditation retreats, classes and other Buddhist events in the Milwaukee area on the home page, and to keep up to date the pages with contact and location information, regular meditation schedules, and other information about each participating sangha. Start by going to the Pages section for location, contact information, regularly scheduled free introductory meditation instruction, a …

The Zen River Sangha (http://www.zenriver.org) follows the Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhist tradition and is affiliated with the Hollow Bones Rinzai Order. Practicing in three locations in the Fox Valley in Wisconsin (Appleton, Neenah, and Oshkosh), this sangha gives instruction in Zen Buddhist philosophy and practice. We offer weekly practice which includes a sutra service, zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), daisan (private interview with a teacher), and a dharma talk. This sa …

A Mindfulness Meditation Center - for learning, practicing, and nourishing mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. Offering introductory mindfulness meditation programs, and support for those who wish to deepen their practice within a supportive community. www.RootedInMindfulness.org

We are a sacred order, bringing into being a harmonious and loving world through the practice of meditative, compassionate awareness and mindful stewardship. This sangha is a branch of the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order. It is led by Lailah Eisho Shima, a priest-in-training and student of Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi, Abbot & Founder of Hollow Bones & Mondo Zen. We practice zazen (seated meditation) and yoga together, offer Zen services and Mondo Zen sessions, and hold occasional workshops. We will a …