Bronze Buddha statue in the zendo at Crestone Mountain Zen Center

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A Place Sustained by Generosity

Help Sustain What Happens Here

Every day, people come together at Crestone Mountain Zen Center to practice, study, and care for this place. Behind each retreat and every day of residential practice are people, buildings, and resources that make it all possible.

Retreat and residency fees cover only part of these costs. Your donation helps bridge that gap — supporting the daily life of the Center, caring for its buildings and grounds, and helping keep Zen practice available to others.

Every gift matters. And every gift helps keep this place of practice going.

The zendo deck with the Sangre de Cristo mountains behind
Hands in gassho over bowls at an oryoki meal
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Choose an amount that feels right for you. Every gift, large or small, helps care for this place and the people who practice here.

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Where does my gift go?

Your gift supports CMZC wherever it is most needed — from caring for the place to sustaining daily practice and teaching. Giving without a designated purpose allows us to respond to the Center’s changing needs.

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The Things You’re Wondering

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Can I make a gift in honor of someone?

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Our current Fire Protection initiative is helping safeguard CMZC’s core buildings and the irreplaceable lineage and practice materials they hold.