Zen Center of Los Angeles

Classes currently offered via Zoom

ZCLA's Statement of Solidarity

The teachers and board members of ZCLA have released a Statement of Solidarity against white-supremacist racism and all forms of racism. Read the full statement.

ZCLA ON-SITE ACTIVITIES CLOSED MARCH 12 - Labor Day

We have decided to extend the closure of ZCLA through Labor Day. We will continually reassess our situation and keep you informed of any developments. Deep gratitude to our resident members who continue to care for the Center in seen and unseen ways.

The staff and teachers are working hard remotely to bring you many different ways to engage and continue our Dharma practice together virtually.

Click here to see our Virtual Offerings.

Start Practicing

Develop Your Home Practice

Read a basic description of how to do Zen meditation (zazen) and start meditating at home.

Introduction to Meditation

New to Zen meditation? We have introductory online classes that are held on Sundays. Find out more.

Ongoing Events

Although our campus is closed to public, we have numerous virtual events and classes. View our upcoming events page.

More Activities

Morning Sitting and Services

We have ongoing dawn sittings and services in our meditation hall. You can join in via Zoom. Find out more information here.

Explore The Waterwheel

The Waterwheel is ZCLA's newsletter and contains articles by students and teachers. Dive in and start exploring the archives here.

2020 Precept Class

Rev. Dharma-Joy is leading a 10-class series that focuses on the Zen precepts. The precepts provide guidelines for living an ethical life. Explore the class page here.

Featured Videos

Chant circle for Beirut, Lebanon

This song is the Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo, dedicated to the victims of the explosion in Beirut. View the video here.

A service for the magnolia tree

ZCLA residents express gratitude to the old magnolia tree before it is cut down due to rot. View the short video here.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Roshi Egyoku offers peace cranes and a bowl of tea to all those affected by the dropping of the nuclear bombs. View the video here.