The Decorah Zen Center (DZC) seeks to provide an environment that encourages the cultivation of mindful awareness and nurtures a community dedicated to living wholeheartedly with compassion for all beings.

We serve a diverse group of lay practitioners in the Decorah area by offering a regular schedule of meditation. We provide instruction in the practice of zazen, or sitting meditation, in accordance with the Soto Zen tradition. DZC offers practitioners the opportunity to explore and study the history and practice of Buddhism. We provide a variety of lectures, workshops, group discussions and practice opportunities in order to further our understanding and appreciation of the Soto Zen tradition.

​The Decorah Zen Center is a project of Ryumonji Zen Monastery. We work closely with the monastery and encourage all those interested in further developing their practice to participate in the residential opportunities made available at the monastery.
Teacher

​Myoko Laura Demuth

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Rev. Myoko Laura Demuth is a teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She was ordained by Shoken Winecoff in March 2013 and received Dharma Transmission in May 2016. She serves as the officiating priest and co-directs the Decorah Zen Center with Lee Ekai Zook, Myoko also practices regularly at Ryumonji Zen Monastery.

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