"I die and I do not die."

Ama Samy

May 21, 1936 – November 7, 2026

We are shocked and saddened to inform you that Father Ama has passed away. He suffered from a respiratory condition that quickly became serious. On the evening of November 7, in the presence of friends and family, Father took one final deep breath, and slowly breathed out.

We are forever blessed by Father's teachings, and our dedication to the practice continues. We welcome everyone to join us on Monday evenings in sitting and supporting one another.

Loveland Zen is a group of Zen practitioners from Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. We practice in the tradition of Bodhi Sangha, the Zen school founded by Zen master Ama Samy.

We meet for meditation every Monday evening. You can join the meditation in person at Grailville or online. For details see our Calendar.

We will hold two Silent Retreats in September 2027.

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"I die and I do not die."

Ama Samy

May 21, 1936 – November 7, 2026

Loveland Zen is a group of Zen practitioners from Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. We practice in the tradition of Bodhi Sangha, the Zen school founded by Zen master Ama Samy.

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