Sweeping Heart Zen shares teachings on meditation, mindfulness, and compassion.

The Buddha described his teachings as, “…visible here and now, immediate…, to be experienced by the wise for themselves.” In keeping with the Buddha’s pragmatic approach,  the teachings we offer are practical, experiential, broad minded, and nonsectarian.

SHZ makes small financial contributions every month to the work of:

• Backyard Growers: Backyard Growers cultivates healthy, connected, environmentally sustainable communities and fights for food justice by teaching people to grow their own food. Backyard Growers provides resources and support to establish vegetable gardens at homes, housing communities, organizations, and schools.
• Action, Inc: “For more than 50 years, Action Inc. has been a champion for the people and communities of Cape Ann—a coastal region of northeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to create opportunities that promote a thriving Cape Ann for all.”
• The Open Door: The mission of The Open Door is to alleviate the impact of hunger in our community. The Open Door uses practical strategies to connect people to good food, to advocate on behalf of those in need, and to engage others in the work of building food security.

In addition to the above, from time-to-time SHZ has done prison meditation work, and meditation and mindfulness trainings with the staff and clients of community based organizations, as well as meal offerings in local community food programs.

Website

The Sweeping Heart Zen website provides teachings and information about our various activities. In addition, Mark Nelson writes a blog here from time-to-time.

Sweeping Heart Zen is Tax Exempt

Sweeping Heart Zen is 501(c)(3) tax exempt religious organization. Therefore, members, donors and contributors can deduct dues and other contributions to SHZ under IRS Section 170.  SHZ is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devices, transfers or gifts under IRS Sections 2055, 2106, or 2522.