Membership

All who come and practice even a few times with Hank, Morning Star, or Shining Window Zen may consider themselves part of a sangha, and their participation is valued and appreciated. You do not need to become a member to participate, but everyone is invited to join our inclusive Zen community by becoming a formal member.

You may wish to become a formal member of Living Vow Zen to support its central missions: nurturing the Dharma in our communities, providing practice and retreat (sesshin) opportunities for those who want to follow the Zen way, supporting bodhisattva practices, and training future practice leaders, priests and teachers. Only formal members have the right to vote at annual meetings, become or to choose officers and members of our Board of Trustees, help determine budget priorities, and set overall policies for the organization.

Anyone who practices with a Living Vow Zen sangha and contributes annually to Living Vow may apply for membership to LiVZ. To become a formal member of Living Vow Zen, please complete this application. Directions to submit the application can be found at the bottom of the page.

The operations of Living Vow Zen practice groups -- rent, insurance, and supplies and related costs -- are funded by contributions from its formal members and others who participate in its programs and activities. Donations to Living Vow Zen can be made at the in-person meetings of Morning Star Zen Sangha or as described here. Thank you!