Membership

LZTA membership is open to an applicant who:

  • Is formally recognized as a Zen teacher by a teacher who has been so recognized.

  • Would give dharma transmission or entrustment to a lay person, if so authorized.

  • Has lay practice as his or her focus in teaching and who does not offer priest or monastic training.

  • Primarily identifies him or herself as a lay person.

  • Supports the mission statement of LZTA.

There is also a Friends category: recognized Zen teachers who are nonmembers and who support the mission of LZTA.

You can use your credit card or PayPal account to pay your dues and conference fees. Please note that PayPal charges us 3%, so we will save a little money if you pay by check and send to:

LZTA
3222 SW Elizabeth St.
West Melbourne, FL 32904

If you are interested in applying to be a member or friend of LZTA, fill out the form below:

Traditional Japanese gathering of monks and scholars enjoying tea outdoors under cherry blossoms.