Through its vision, mission and values the Zen Life & Meditation Center seeks to cultivate a community of openness, generosity and wisdom. The core values are intended to encourage each of us to continually examine the basic attitude and conduct necessary to live an authentic life of openness, empathy and clarity. All members of the Center and active participants are assumed to be willing to abide by these core values for the benefit of themselves, for the ZLMC and its Sangha community, and for the welfare of others. It is through our efforts that mutual trust, respect, and the joy of practice will flourish in our Sangha. OUR VISION To live in an awakened world that transforms suffering into compassion and delusion into clarity. OUR MISSION To empower you to live a Zen-inspired life of openness, empathy and clarity. CORE VALUES Live a life of openness, showing respect and kindness to everyone. Be genuine and true to yourself and others. Practice openness and fearlessness in the face of conflict. Face your fears as opportunities for learning and transformation. Create and appreciate beauty. Have integrity, keep your word, honor your agreements. Respect others with faith and loyalty. Acknowledge awareness of privilege, without guilt, when it arises in diverse settings. Respect difference in world views as opportunities for learning and enrichment.