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Zen Practice

Mountain Gate Zen Center (Sanmŭn Sŏnwon) is a Zen practice group in Berkeley, California. We are a Zen Center in the Five Mountain Zen Order. Currently we have group practice the first Friday of every month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. If you would like to practice with us, please contact Rev. Hwasahn LeBlanc for information regarding the practice schedule and location by using the Contact link here.

Five Mountain Zen Order


Bridging the gap between the timeless wisdom of the East and the fresh pragmatism of the West, we are a diverse group of people who come together to share the practice of meditation and study the principles of Buddhism. The purpose of the group is to offer instruction in these practices and teachings, and to provide a place where people can form a community that supports their practice in everyday life.

All of our programs are open to everyone, regardless of previous experience or background.


Parent Organization

Five Mountain Zen Order

Affiliated Sanghas

Beyond Walls Zen
(Kansas City, MO)

Bo Kwang Zen Center
(St. Louis, MO)

Center for Clinical Mindfulness

(Cincinnati, OH)

Clinton Zen Group
(Clinton, IA)

Ocean Eyes Zen Center
(Huntington Beach, CA)

Only Love Zen Sitting Group
(Grand Rapids, MI)

Open Sky Zen Group
(New York, NY)

Perceive Sound Zen Community
(Danville, IL) 

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