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 ($75-$150 on a sliding scale) 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:

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