Nebraska Zen Center

Nebraska Zen Center
Basic information
Location 3625 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, NE 68131
Affiliation Soto Zen
Country USA
Website Nebraska Zen Center
Architectural description
Founder Dainin Katagiri Roshi
Completed 1975

The Nebraska Zen Center, Heartland Temple is a Soto Zen Buddhist Temple located in the Bemis Park Landmark Heritage District of Omaha, Nebraska.[1] Established for Zen practice in 1975 by Dainin Katagiri Roshi, the Nebraska Zen Center follows the tradition established in Japan by Zen Master Eihei Dogen in the 13th century. Today, Dosho Port Roshi is the Center's abbot and head priest.[2][3][4]

See also

References

  1. Reeves, B. (2007) "Omaha offers rich mix of worship options", Lincoln Journal Star. September 24, 2007. Retrieved 3/20/08.
  2. "About", Nebraska Zen Center. Retrieved 3/20/08.
  3. Maguire, Jack (2000). Waking Up: A Week Inside a Zen Monastery. SkyLight Paths Publishing. p. 160. ISBN 81-88569-01-1.

Coordinates: 41°16′15″N 95°58′02″W / 41.270811°N 95.967135°W / 41.270811; -95.967135


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