The Nashville Zen Center (Bringing NoThing to Nashville Since 1982) was founded in 1982 by people interested in Zen Buddhist practice. Like each of us, our Center has no fixed Self- and has evolved and undergone many changes over the years. Currently, we offer Zen practice in the Soto tradition (Japanese), in the lineage of Zengaku Soyu Matsuoka, Roshi. We welcome everyone to experience this practice with us- from the merely curious to the serious seeker- we have a cushion just for you!

What we do (or strive for….per Bodhidharma!):

A special transmission outside of the scriptures. No dependence upon words or letters. Direct pointing at the soul[sic] of man. Seeing into one's own nature and the attainment of Buddhahood.

For more information contact info@nashvillezencenter.org or call Nat at (615)714- 4656, or just come sit with us at the 12South Dharma Center, 2301 12th Ave. S. Ste. 202, Nashville, TN 37204. We meet Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. The Tuesday evening sit provides orientation for newcomers; newcomers on Saturdays should arrive a few minutes early.