Help us return home: The Rehabilitation of Marikina San Un Zendo
The Zendo in Provident Village, Marikina, has long been the heart of Zen Center Philippines. Over the years, our home has endured significant challenges, from the devastating floods of Typhoon Ondoy to the wear and tear of the pandemic lockdowns.
While we are deeply grateful to the Good Shepherd Sisters for providing us with a temporary space, we feel it is time to return to our roots. Despite our modest resources, we have made the firm decision to renovate and rehabilitate the Marikina Zendo so it can once again serve as a sanctuary for practice.
We cannot do this alone.
We humbly invite you to support this initiative. Whether large or small, every contribution brings us one step closer to opening our doors again. We accept every gift with deep bows and heartfelt gratitude.
How to Donate:
Bank Transfer: BPI
Account Number (PESO) 3081 0666 89
(USD) 3084 0553 86
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Account Name: ZEN CENTER FOR ORIENTAL SPIRITUALITY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Inquiries: Message us on FB Messenger or email: info@zenphilippines.org.ph
please send a copy of your donation to dlaguilar@gmail.com
Ongoing rehabilitation
Our Zendo is coming to life with the energy everyone is pouring into it, bringing us home again. Our heartfelt gratitude to all who donated. We are still holding out our begging bowls to complete the rehabilitation and fund the ceiling of the ground floor and painting of the house. Gassho.
*as of March 11, 2026*
- almost done with electrical wiring for 2nd floor, then will proceed with grd floor wiring
- ongoing installation of exposed water line
- added beams outside to support 2nd floor
- 2nd floor Meditation hall flooring and ceiling completed
- Repainting of bedroom 2 and 2nd floor meditation hall ongoing
As of Feb 28, 2026*
- all the beams on ground floor ceiling in place
- finished painting the entire roof
- ongoing painting on the 1st floor
- ongoing fix for electricals of the entire house
- small windows on 2nd floor lowered to be same height as other windows
- strengthened handrails of the stairs
- installed wall partition of the 2nd floor meditation hall
Date Started: January 28, 2026
Work done:
Cutting of overgrown trees
Removal and hauling of debris
This page will be updated as the repair progresses.