Bo Kwang Zen Center is a Buddhist community dedicated to cultivating compassion and wisdom through Buddhist/Zen teachings. Our effort is directed toward reducing suffering, both our own and that of others. We train ourselves with emphasis in Buddhist meditation practices of mindfulness, stillness, and of loving-kindness, making an effort to bring these qualities into our everyday lives. Our experience is that we suffer less if we can learn to notice our thoughts, reactions, and emotions as qui …

The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism (CPB) is an established chapter in St. Louis that is looking to spread the relevance of Pragmatic Buddhism and meditation to others. Everyone is welcome to attend. Our work is the synthesis of Nikayan (early Indian), traditional Chinese Chan and Japanese Zen Buddhism, and the American Pragmatist tradition, in what we call Pragmatic Buddhism. We utilize Chan and Zen Buddhist practice methods that resonate with Westerners, including the central practice of sitting …

… Suzanne blogs under the pen-name Zen Mommy, encouraging moms to look inside for instructions. Most importantly, Suzanne feels called to remind all moms that we do not need to go about this mommy-ing thing alone. The site offers practical and inspiring tips and encourages each mom to connect... to themselves and their role as mother, to other moms and to their children. If you do join My Mommy Meetup, be sure to "Like" our Facebook page where member moms connect as well via pictures, parenting qu …