April Zazenkai 2026

A Daylong Meditation Retreat

Friday, April 24 (eve) – Saturday, April 25
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran

RETREAT INFO

Zazenkai is a daylong retreat devoted to samadhi practice, with Great Silence observed throughout the day. This Zazenkai, offered both in-person at ZCLA and via Zoom, is an opportunity to intensify and deepen your practice through the experience of periods of uninterrupted meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), a dharma talk, service, face-to-face meetings with Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran, as well as time for mindful work practice (samu) and meals. Zoom participants will have time to eat, walk and do their own samu at home, then link back into the sesshin schedule. Full time participation is encouraged. If you wish to participate part time, please let Myoki know your precise attendance, including expected arrival and departure times. Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities. Housing is not guaranteed. First come, first served. Newcomers please also fill out the application online. Both first time* and seasoned practitioners are encouraged and welcome to participate.
In-person participation is limited. Please register early to guarantee a seat in the Zendo.
Click here to view tentative schedule

In-person participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, APRIL 17.

$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

In-person participation is limited. Please register early to guarantee a seat in the Zendo.

Zoom Participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, APRIL 24 @ 9AM

$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

Members: $40/Day; $40/Fulltime

Non-Members: $60/Day; $60/Fulltime

Email to all participants will go out the morning of Friday, April 24.

DHARMA-HOLDER BILL EARTH-MIRROR CORCORAN

Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran has practiced at the Zen Center of Los Angeles since 1997. He is a Preceptor and President of the ZCLA Board. In 2025, Sensei Senshin named him a Dharma-Holder. He advises climate-focused advocacy organizations and funders. His interests include exploring the eco-sattva path, Indigenous allyship, backpacking, and writing. He lives in Van Nuys.

 

 

The Zen Center policy is to turn no one away for lack of funds. If you have concerns about payments click here to request Dharma Training Fund. If you have any other questions, please contact Myoki at programsteward@zcla.org.