Upcoming Events

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON DHARMA SCHEDULE 

Here are some current ways to practice together online and in person.  We will be adding more ways on an ongoing basis, so stay tuned to this page and our calendar.   Please maintain Zendo decorum for all activities.  If you need to take care of personal needs, please turn off your video screen.  If you are on our email list, you have been sent the links for all streaming events as well as sign-up sheets for on-site events.  If you are not on our email list and wish to participate, please sign-up for our email list at the bottom of our Home page.  Masks are currently optional while indoors, however, if you develop symptoms of Covid 19/Cold/Flu, such as fever, congestion, dry cough, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, or difficulty breathing, please consider joining via Zoom from home. Alternatively, you may attend in-person with a negative self-test and mask indoors.


 

Morning Zazen with Bill Tetsui Press

Weekdays in January 7:00-7:40 a.m.

7:00  Gatha of Atonement, Zazen

7:40  Verse of the Kesa

Followed by an optional informal morning check-in.

Meeting ID: 592 934 8543
Passcode: Dragon24

 

 Morning Zazen in the ZCLA Zendo*

Wednesday – Friday 6:00-7:00 a.m. Followed by morning service

In person practice opportunities for members and non-members.

Must attend in-person Intro to Meditation Class before attending in person.

Meeting ID: 592 934 8543
Passcode: Dragon24

Exploring Your Practice*

Biweekly • Wednesdays • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

All welcome to drop in online weekly for zazen, a teaching and sharing about practice. No rsvp necessary.

Meeting ID: 815 7103 6299
Passcode: Wed22

 

Wednesday Evening Zazen*

6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

with: Sensei George Mukei Horner

6:45-7:00 Evening Service (Buddha Hall)
7:00-7:35 Zazen
7:35-7:45 Outside Walking Zen
7:45-8:30 Zazen/4 vows/Bows/Closing Ceremony

 

 

 

Thursday Morning Breakfast*

7:45 a.m. • In-person Only

Stewarded by resident members, a light breakfast is offered after Thursday morning service.

 

 

 

 

Hidden Lamp Study Group*

Biweekly • Thursdays • 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Every other Thursday, calendar permitting, we will study together a chapter of “The Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women.” No sign-up needed, just zoom in. Everyone is encouraged to buy the book.

May 9 & 30; June 13 & June 27; July 11; August 1 & August 15; September 5 & September 19; October 10 & October 24; November 7

Click here to learn more.

 

 

 

Introduction to Zen Meditation: Zoom Only

Sunday • 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Last Sunday of every month.

Click here to register.

 

 

 

Intro to Zen Meditation I & II: In-Person Only

Intro to Zen Meditation I: Sundays • 8:00-10:30 a.m. Click here to register.

Intro to Zen Meditation II: One Saturday a month • 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click here to register.

 

 

*WILL RESUME FEBRUARY 2025


ZCLA IS ON BARE BONES SCHEDULE

 

Exploring the Sacred Feminine Facilitators Retreat

Thursday, January 9 – Saturday, January 11 • Zoom & In-Person

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founders Service

Saturday, January 11, 2025 8:30 – 12:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Founders Service

9:00-9:35 Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 Outside Walking
10:30-11:00 Zazen/4 vows/Bows
11:00-11:15 Temple Caretaking Practice

 

 

49th Day Memorial Service for Sensei Gary Koan Myogen Janka

Sunday, January 12, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar Service/Monthly Memorial Service

9:00-9:35 Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 49th Day Memorial Service for Sensei Gary Koan Myogen Janka

FOLLOWED BY SANGHA LUNCH.

Register for in-person attendance.

 

 

 

Martin Luther King Day of Reflection

Saturday, January 18, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

Led by Elizabeth Jiei Cole

8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service

9:00-9:35 Precept Reading & Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 Outside Walking Zen
10:30-10:45 Zazen
10:45-11:00 Precept Talk
11:00 Break/Snack
11:20-12:20 p.m. Council

Day of Reflection chantsheet

Day of Reflection Transference of Merit

 

 

 

Evergreen Cemetery Visit for Nyogen Senzaki Roshi

Sunday, January 12, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar Service

9:00-9:35 Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony

11:00 a.m. Evergreen Visit for Nyogen Senzaki Roshi

12:00 p.m. Lunch in Boyle Heights

 

 

 

Tangaryo

Saturday, January 25, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. • In-person Only

Led by Dharma-Holder Lorraine Gessho Kumpf

NEWCOMERS ESPECIALLY WELCOME!

Register today!

 

 

 

 

Jundo

Sunday, January 26, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar Service

9:00-9:35 Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony

10:45 Jundo

11:45 Board Lunch w/Residents

1:30-4:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Note: Zoom Protocol

1. Develop Focus. Distraction is especially easy during online meetings. Bring the same intentionality to online meetings as you bring to the zendo. Consider ZCLA zoom events as if on the grounds of the Zen Center. Dress appropriately, wear rakusu if received jukai, don’t multitask and close other windows on the computer, and consider sitting for a few minutes before talks and events.

2. Practice mindful screen habits. Those zooming in need to be mindful of themselves on screen as their actions can disrupt the zoom session for others. Refrain from walking around with computer or phone, eating on screen, and other actions that may distract others. If you need to eat, take a break, use the bathroom or move around, please turn off your video.

3. Refrain from photos. Please do not screen shot or photograph ZCLA zoom meetings or share on social media.