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A Practice Path for embodied Wisdom & Compassion
Dharma Academy offers transformative teachings of wisdom and compassion rooted in the Zen Buddhist Lineage Tradition. We actively engage in dialogue with scientific institutions, socially engaged individuals, and experts in the fields of therapeutic methods to merge ancient wisdom with contemporary knowledge. 
Rooted in
Zen Buddhist Lineage
Under leadership of Tatsudo Nicole Baden Roshi, Abbot of the Dharma Sangha and founder of the Dharma Academy, and Zentatsu Richard Baker Roshi, Dharma heir of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi and founder of the Dharma Sangha.
In Dialogue with Science,
Therapy, & Society
Offering a path of Zen practice emerging from conversations with scientists, social change activists, and experts in therapeutic methods. 
Cultivating A Community of Wisdom & Compassion
Dedicated to cultivating compassionate action through a community of people inquiring into a more embodied – and a wiser - way of life.  
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“By cultivating the experience of stillness, we can begin to develop a 'category-free mind': an unstructured mind, wild and deeply grounded in the immediacy of sensorial aliveness. From this perspective, perception returns to its roots in appreciation and insight. We are opened to learn more fully from the details of lived life and from the world itself: from mountains, from the drifting of misty air and the intricacies of a birdsong. From the smoke of a stick of incense, the look in the eye of another person, or the inevitability of death.”
Tatsudo Nicole Baden Roshi
Free Teachings
Your Home,
Your Monastery
A Free 16‒Day Course to Establish & Support Your Practice at Home
Whether you are new to practice or an experienced meditator: Get a taste and discover how to integrate Zen teachings into your daily life
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Teachings
Join us in our ongoing lecture series! If you want to develop the craft of practice in the midst of your daily life, continuity is key. Here are our current offerings.
Membership program with Tatsudo Nicole Baden Roshi
The Craft of Zen
In a time of uncertainty, confusing information, and increasing acceleration, many of us are not seeking more input — but an orientation we can trust, postures we can embody, and practices that reach into the details of our lived life.
Launching Tomorrow!
With Zentatsu Richard Baker Roshi
Weekly Zen
A journey of culture & art through the use of language to the heart of Zen Buddhism. Join Zentatsu Richard Baker Roshi’s weekly Dharma talks exploring the mind of meditation.
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Student testimonials
What students have to say
Hans-Werner
“I find the course content quite extraordinary. I'm fascinated by Nicole's new interpretation, her connection between psychology and Buddhism, and her positioning in modern times. Many things have only just become clear to me, as so many practical and real-life explanations are offered. So, in any case, it's a wonderfully helpful course”
Renate
“I appreciate the clarity, thoroughness, and comprehensive knowledge of Tatsudo Baden Roshi. I listened to day 3 today, and even though I've been practicing meditation for a while, I'm learning and feeling inspired. I can only recommend everyone to take advantage of this generous opportunity. Thank you Tatsudo Baden Roshi and Dharma Academy.”
Kristen
"What a wonderful anchor RundumZen2 is for me. Thank you for the inspiring talks and suggestions. Thank you also for allowing me to listen to your lively, exploratory conversations."