I give this four stars because nothing is perfect, but I truly am a fan. I visited this center as…read moresomeone entirely new to Zen practice, and I felt very connected and peaceful right away. If you are a minority in any way, whether sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, ability status or whatever the case may be, be rest assured you are in a safe place. The simple fact that you are meditating with other people or learning about meditation with other, you will feel connected. I highly recommend Dharma talks on Thursday nights (sometimes Friday, you have to check the schedule). You get to ask whatever question you may have and hear some interesting questions and answers. I love this place and I hope you do too.

From the owner: The Cambridge Zen Center was established in 1973 and is open for morning and evening practice. Only…read morevaccinated students should come in person, otherwise join us on Zoom. We offer daily online and in-person meditation practice, weekly kong-an interviews and talks, monthly retreats, programs and classes, as well as short and long-term residency opportunities. An affiliate of the Kwan Um School of Zen, we welcome you to experience spiritual joy and personal growth by training at one of the oldest and largest residential Zen centers in North America.

What a peaceful beautiful atmosphere. I felt so welcomed. The parking is street or metered and…read moreit's not too bad . The staff here is welcoming and very helpful. I definitely will be back here .

This is where I learned to meditate and I had a great experience. I think if you are looking for…read morecommunity/sangha or just want to learn about Buddhism or mindfulness practice it's a great place to check out. The heart of recovery meeting is well regarded in the recovery community and the retreats are a really amazing experience.

I had no idea that there was a Buddhist Temple right next door in Wakefield. I was lucky enough to…read morebe invited by a close friend to go to the Temple for a relaxation session. Upon arriving at the Temple, I was surprised by its exterior appearance as it looked like a standard multi-family just like the other structures on the street. We walked through the front door into a large foyer with a few miscellaneous wall hangings and shelving for everyone's shoes. So I removed my boots and placed them on a shelf and followed my friend up a small flight of stairs and through a doorway. As I passed through the doorway in to a large room approximately 50 feet by 40 feet, I was transported to a Buddhist Temple. The wood floors perfectly polished, not even a smudge. From the ceiling hung an unlimited amount of beautiful Chinese Paper Lanterns. Then I glanced to the left and that's when I knew I was in an authentic Buddhist Temple. A larger than life Golden Wall Statue, 2 10 foot murals, a 5 foot bell which must be heard miles away, a wall of mini statues with lights and much much more. The room had an Aura of peace and wellbeing. Everyone gathered in a circle around the Crystal Healing Bowls and the Lightworker. I proceeded to make myself comfortable by arranging 3 mats so I could sit, lay and relax in major comfort. I was then treated to a session of relaxation accompanied by Crystal Healing Bowls and miscellaneous relaxation sounds and words from the Lightworker. This particular Lightworker also uses Tibetan Singing Bowls which I hope to experience on my next journey to a cleansed soul. This all lasted for approximately an hour and when it was done, it was as if my soul was cleansed and free of all bad and stressful things, almost a state of pure freedom and happiness. This is believe it or not a free session, but it's customary to leave a donation on your way out. Average donation would be $20-$25/per person. Quite a bargain for the experience. I am definitely going to attend more various sessions here. I give Mun Su Sa Buddhist Temple a Solid 5 Stars.

Serene. Peaceful. Healing. Wonderful energy. Beautiful space for meditation, quiet contemplation &…read morecommunity.

What a great gentle, spiritual meditation & yoga class!!! Loved it!read more

5 stars for Neenee, for kindness,expertise and patience . I…read morestarted end of August coming to the Temple and enjoying every session. I am learning about learning about the Buddha culture and obtaining Inner peace. Thank you Neenee

I have spent my life searching for peace of mind, tranquility and serenity. I thought I was doomed…read moreto live a life devoid of meaning and purpose. My life has changed since I began my meditation journey at DMC. Thanks to the direction and patience of my instructor Neeni, I have begun experiencing true change and a desire to keep seeking inner peace through the practice of meditation. I don't know where I would be without her, and I am so grateful to her and everyone at DMC who has made me feel so welcome and accepted. If you are searching for the elusive solution to the chaos of life, I highly recommend coming to DMC for meditation classes.

I've been coming here for over a year, and my life has already transformed for the better. A great…read moreplace to work on becoming a happier, kinder person. The teachings are clear and approachable to everyone (including all beliefs and meditation intentions). The community feel is wonderful, and the people are warm, welcoming and inspiring. Give yourself this gift, you won't regret it.

An Oasis amidst busy life. This is a special place--everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or…read morewhat they believe, and the teachings here are simple, accessible, and easy to understand. The meditations are focused on how to become a better person and how to integrate Buddhist meditation into our life so people can find greater meaning within it. The people are kind. Can't recommend enough!

Cambridge Zen Center, or CZC as it's commonly known, is a Buddhist temple and residential zen…read morecenter located in a busy urban section of Cambridge, MA. It welcomes any and all to public practice hours every day of the week with the exception of scheduled zen retreats that occur once monthly and last an entire weekend. Free introductory classes in meditation are offered each Thursday night at 6:45-7:15pm week and you can attend this class as many times as you like. Anytime during scheduled public practice you are also welcome to join in. If you are usure of what to do feel free to ask a resident for guidance. Residents at CZC are happy to help you get your bearings and will try to answer questions or direct you to someone else who can assist you. Please be aware that shoes are not worn inside the building and there is a shoe rack where you can leave your shoes. If you choose to come practice please silence your phone before entering the practice hall. Also hats may not be worn the practice hall. All things considered CZC is a unique community of zen practitioners with residents of all ages and backgrounds from around the world. Join us for a vegetarian public dinner on Tuesday nights before practice and get to know us! For further info about scheduling please check the CZC webpage cambridgezen.org

The Cambridge zen center is an amazing place, for many months I woke up at 4:30 am so I could take…read morethe hour long ride from dorchester to sit meditation for 30 minutes. They have weekend retreats that are amazing and not that it should matter, but the food is great. They have meditation morning and night (even noon sometimes), an on Sundays and Tuesdays they occasionally have Kong an (Koan) interviews with one of the Guiding teachers. Thursday is usually a dharma talk by members or residents (it's a residential center too). CZC is part of the Kwan Um zen school which translates to Perceive Sound, so I would highly recommend sitting and perceiving sound there.

Fabulous experience will be attending on a regular basis. Very peaceful and friendly. So wonderful…read moreand enlightening

Lama Sonam is inspirational. I did a journalistic photographic effort about him. He is absolutely…read morecharming, dedicated and has a great sense of humor. He is real. Additionally, the Tibetan chants are very powerful.

Beautiful temple with many different statues. Extremely calm and quiet environment which is…read moreessential for prayers. While I no longer practice Buddhism myself, I went back with my mother and grandmother to this temple I have been to since I was little. It has changed a bit and grown (with the school and library across the street) but is still a welcoming place to all I remember it to be. Be wary that although there is parking there isn't a ton.

We lived the next street over for ten years, and my wife (who grew up Buddhist) swore she could…read morehear chanting on the summer breeze. So we investigated, and found the temple. The sanctuary is a serene place to meditate or pray, and my wife spent some time here over the years. This came with some degree of bewilderment from the monastics who live here, not at all used to white folks showing up. There's also a bit of a language barrier, as the congregants are all from Quincy's Vietnamese community, and most of the monastics are monoglot Tieng Viet speakers.