Bodhidharma Zen Centre -Chennai
Our Mission
At the Bodhidharma Zen Centre in Chennai, we strive to create a serene environment for Zen meditation (Zazen) amidst the city's hustle and bustle. This Buddhist center serves as a sanctuary for anyone interested in Zen Buddhism. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore meditation or a seasoned practitioner seeking community, the Bodhidharma Zen Centre offers: Daily Zazen Sessions, which are guided sitting meditations aimed at cultivating mindfulness, focus, and insight; Sesshin Retreats, where you can participate in intensive silent meditation for deep immersion and personal transformation; and Expert Guidance from Zen Monk Bodhidharma, whose profound teachings are rooted in the Sogen-ji Monastery of the Rinzai tradition in Japan.
Bodhidharma Zen Centre
Bringing Zen Back to Its Roots
In the bustling heart of Chennai, one of India's vibrant metropolises, a profound spiritual milestone is unfolding. For the first time in India, the Bodhidharma Zen Centre is opening its doors as a dedicated Buddhist center for seekers of inner peace and mindfulness. This Zen centre in Chennai signifies a historic return of Zen Buddhism to Tamil Nadu, echoing the legendary journey of Bodhidharma. According to the ancient tale, in the 7th century AD, Bodhidharma travelled from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu to China, where he planted the seeds of Zen, known as Chan in China. Now, after 14 centuries, we are bringing this timeless tradition back home through dedicated efforts to foster authentic Zen meditation and practice in our land.
Zen Masters
The Ven. Shodo Haradara Roshi
The Ven. Shodo Haradara Roshi
The Ven. Shodo Haradara Roshi
This Bodhidharma Zen Centre is connected to the Rinzai Zen lineage through the renowned Sogen-ji Monastery in Okayama, Japan, which is led by Abbot, the Ven. Shodo Harada Roshi. As a prominent Buddhist center, it offers teachings on Zen meditation, making it a vital hub for those seeking to deepen their practice in zen, especially for practitioners visiting the zen centre in Chennai.
The Ven. Bhante Bodhidharma
The Ven. Shodo Haradara Roshi
The Ven. Shodo Haradara Roshi
Dhyan Bhoom, the Indian branch of Shogenji Monastery in Adilabad, is led by the dedicated Zen monk, the Ven. Bodhidharma. Under his guidance, the Bodhidharma Zen Centre in Chennai will operate as a prominent Buddhist center, fostering Zen meditation practices.
Bodhidharma Zen Centre-Chennai
Founder and Director
At the Bodhidharma Zen Centre in Chennai, we strive to create a serene environment for Zen meditation (Zazen) amidst the city's hustle and bustle. This Buddhist center serves as a sanctuary for anyone interested in Zen Buddhism. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore meditation or a seasoned practitioner seeking community, the Bodhidharma Zen Centre offers: Daily Zazen Sessions, which are guided sitting meditations aimed at cultivating mindfulness, focus, and insight; Sesshin Retreats, where you can participate in intensive silent meditation for deep immersion and personal transformation; and Expert Guidance from Zen Monk Bodhidharma, whose profound teachings are rooted in the Sogen-ji Monastery of the Rinzai tradition in Japan.