Zen Center of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Suresh Mishra 

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3 weeks ago

They kept reminding that the cost for a visit was $5 which I paid. As a matter of fact, I paid $10 for the visit. I was told later that $5 will be returned to my address. I have emails on this topic. Several years on, I am still waiting for my money back. 

mindlessbuddha 

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a year ago

Pat Jikyo George is hands down one of the best Zen masters in Philadelphia. 

richard odabashian 

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2 years ago

There are cushions and a quiet space and you no doubt will get the basics. But in response to the review that mentions social justice talk... There's a reason Pat was never given permission to teach by her first teacher. 

Steve Dolinsky 

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2 years ago

I met Pat one time in 2013 and only once. I wanted to learn more about Zen Buddhism and one icy winter day my friend and I decided to do just that. Here I am 8 years later, still thinking about that single session. It's not the visit itself was transformative, it was one little maxim that has stuck with me ever since: "The obstacle is the path." It was also a few words Pat told me during our dokusan that stick with me today. If your goal is to learn more about yourself and do it through meditation and even Zen Buddhism, I hi... read more