Stanford Zen Society is a part of the Stanford Associate of Religion. Our mission is to create and sustain a platform to support the meditation practice of the student community. We host group meditation sessions with professional teachers twice a week in addition to other special programs. We provide a forum based on the teachings of Zen Buddhism for people of all backgrounds, regardless of their religious beliefs, from the Stanford community to gather, learn, and share the practice of Zen style meditation, and to spread awareness of this practice in the community.

Constitution:

Purpose
To provide a forum based on the teachings of Zen Buddhism for people of all backgrounds, regardless of
their religious beliefs, from the Stanford community to gather, learn and share the practice of Zen style
meditation, and to spread awareness of this practice in the community.

Activities and Scope
To engage in weekly hour-long group meditation gatherings consisting of sitting and walking meditation
followed by group discussions. Any regularly participating member can lead the meditation gatherings if
they choose to do so. To organize quarterly events to increase interest in the practice of Zen meditation
and encourage social cohesion within the group. These activities may include but not be limited to
monastery visits, meditation retreats, and invited lecturers. Additional funding will be used to buy Zafu
cushions for the members to use while meditating.

Membership
All members of the Stanford community are free to participate in our group activities and all Stanford
students including undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to become full members.
Members must be subscribed to the group mailing list. Active members are considered those who have
come to at least one weekly meditation gathering per quarter.