Shao Shan Temple, nestled in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, offers a schedule of regular zazen (meditation), study, retreats and liturgy within an intimate natural setting.
Shao Shan Temple is a registered temple within the Japanese school of Soto Zen Buddhism.
The Temple's construction was begun in 1997 and the opening ceremony was held in 2000. Photos below are from the opening ceremony.
  Reverend Taihaku Seiren, Gretchen Priest is the resident head priest. She trained at Hokyoji Training Monastery, located in Japan and received Dharma Transmission from Tanaka-Shinkai Roshi, Abbott of Hokyoji and is authorized by the Japanese Order of Soto Zen to carry out her responsibilities as a zen priest and teacher.
  Reverend Taihaku Seiren Gretchen Priest Shuso Ceremony, Hokyoji Temple, Japan.Reverend Kenzan Lee Seidenberg is the resident assistant priest. He has been at Shao Shan Temple since 2006 and was ordained by Rev. Taihaku Priest in 2008. |
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