Beach Plum Zen
Welcome!
Beach Plum Zen offers occasional opportunities to explore how we might develop some ease and freedom in our personal lives, communities, and the world.
We consider Buddhist insights on cultivating awareness, broadening perspectives, and acting with care—and we practice applying these insights in ways that are relevant to daily life.
Winter 2026
Meditation
at
The Anchors
(Edgartown Council on Aging)
Thursdays in January & February
For dates, times, and details, contact The Anchors
A series of seven one-hour sessions, each one including some meditation instruction, some silent meditation, and a focus on one way this practice might help us meet life’s difficulties.
No Experience Necessary
Attend Any or All Sessions
Free of Charge – All are Welcome
Summer 2025
Early Bird Meditation
Wednesdays in Edgartown
Engaged Meditation
Thursdays in Vineyard Haven
View archive poster
Practice Leader
Beach Plum Zen is led by Gansho Clark Hanjian. Clark is a Zen Buddhist chaplain . . . read more
Verses for
Daily Practice
Here is a collection of contemporary and traditional verses
to support daily practice.
Begging &
Generosity
In the Buddhist tradition, the practices of begging and generosity play important roles in the life of the community. Not only do these practices serve as ways to provide for expenses and livelihood, but they cultivate insight into humility, uncertainty, interdependence, and lovingkindness.
Beach Plum Zen opportunities are offered freely, with no charge to anyone. If you would like to help sustain this work, including Clark's presence as a chaplain at the local jail, a gift of any amount is always welcomed.
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To contact Clark, or to offer a gift of support, please see the Contact page.
If you are interested in a wider range of learning and practice opportunities in the style of Community Zen, please ask Clark about Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community, or visit the BLMZC website.
If you are interested in additional practice opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard, please visit our friends at: