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Nebraska Zen Center 
Information Denomination Soto Zen Founded 1975 Founder(s) Rev. Dainin Katagiri Reverend(s) Rev. Nonin Chowaney Address 3625 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, NE 68131 Country USA Website Nebraska Zen Center 
Sitting area at NZC
The Nebraska Zen Center at the 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, the Nebraska Zen Center follows the tradition established in Japan by Zen Master Eihei Dogen in the 13th century. Rev. Dainin Katagiri was instrumental in establishing Nebraska Zen Center in 1975. Today Rev. Nonin Chowaney is the Center's teacher.[2][3][4]
See also
- Buddhism in the United States
- Timeline of Zen Buddhism in the United States
References
- ^ Reeves, B. (2007) "Omaha offers rich mix of worship options", Lincoln Journal Star. September 24, 2007. Retrieved 3/20/08.
- ^ "About", Nebraska Zen Center. Retrieved 3/20/08.
- ^ Maguire, Jack (2000). Waking Up: A Week Inside a Zen Monastery. SkyLight Paths Publishing. pp. p. 160. ISBN 8188569011. http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=waking+up+maguire&qt=notfound_page&search=Search.
- ^ *Ford, James Ishmael (2006). Zen Master Who?: A Guide to the People and Stories of Zen. Wisdom Publications. pp. p. 135. ISBN 0861715098. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70174891&referer=one_hit.
Buddhism
Categories:- Zen stubs
- Religion in Omaha, Nebraska
- Buddhist temples in the United States
- Zen centers
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