Who we are

The Philadelphia Zen Meditation Center offers a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of Philadelphia. Guided by the teachings of grand master Wu Chueh Miao-Tien, 85th lineage of Zen heritage, our mission is to bring wisdom, purity, and peace to all humanity through authentic Zen practice and meditation.

We welcome everyone—regardless of age, culture, religion, faith, or experience level—to discover the transformative power of meditation in a supportive and inclusive community. All are welcome.

A man dressed in traditional Filipino attire, standing behind a large bouquet of colorful flowers with two microphones in front of him, smiling with his arms raised in a welcoming gesture.

Wu Chueh Miao-Tien
The 85th Zen Grandmaster

Our Principal Practitioners

  • Hualian

    Leader of Philadelphia Zen Meditation Center, Principal Practitioner

  • Guangming

    Guangming

    CEO of Buddhaland on Earth, Principal Guest Practitioner

  • Katherine

    Principal Practitioner

  • A young man with short black hair and fair skin, wearing a black polo shirt, sitting outdoors in front of lush green foliage with white flowers.

    Kaiwen

    Center Co-Administrator

  • Alice

    Alice

    Center Co-Administrator

  • A young woman with glasses, earrings, and shoulder-length hair, smiling outdoors with parked motorcycles and a city street in the background.

    Summer

    Outreach Coordinator

  • Wukong

    Wukong

    Center Mascot

See our Practitioners

Contact us

Questions or concerns? Reach out and we will be in touch shortly. We want to hear from you!