Entering and Leaving the Zendo

This video shows the etiquette for entering and leaving the zendo.

Private Instruction

This video shows the formalities for going to private instruction.

How to Go to Dokusan

This video shows the proper form for students entering and leaving the dokusan room.

How to Gassho

Instructions for how to gassho.

How to Make a Prostration

This video shows the correct manner to make a prostration at the Vermont Zen Center. There are many other ways to prostrate—this is how we do it at our Center.