Join us (via Zoom) for this meditation retreat Dec. 6 through 13. Rohatsu Online Sesshin Classes currently offered via Zoom New to Zen meditation? The theme for this year is Gassho. Join us for the Fall Practice Period

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 GROUNDS CLOSED UNTIL END OF 2020

We have decided to extend the closure of ZCLA through to the end of this year. 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.

Intro to Zen Meditation

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

Exploring Your Zen Practice

This Wednesday-night class is a perfect follow-up after taking Intro to Zen Meditation. View the class 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.

ZCLA Articles

Explore a selection of articles (by both students and teachers) from our Water Wheel newsletter. Dive in and start reading.

Living the Life of the Buddha

Rev. Myoho is leading a 6-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.
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