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
Monday & Tuesday 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.
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.
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.
May 15 & 29; June 12 & 26; July 17 & 31; August 14; September 15 & 18; October 2 & 23; November 6; December 4
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
Introduction to Zen Meditation: Zoom Only
Sundays • 10:00-11:30 a.m.
April 28; May 26; June 30; July 21; August 25; September 29; October 27; November 17; December 15
Intro to Zen Meditation: In-Person Only
Sundays • 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Saturdays • 9:00-11:45 a.m. • May 18; June 22; July 13; August 10; September 14; October 12; November 2; December 28
ZCLA IS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Ceremony of Atonement
Thursday, December 5• 6:45- 8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
6:45-7:00 p.m. Evening Service
7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-8:20 Ceremony of Atonement
8:20-8:30 4 Vows, Bows, Exits
Observed every six weeks, this ceremony includes the renewal of vows and precepts and bearing witness to one’s own conduct in the company of the Sangha. “At-one-ment” is an essential aspect of the Zen life.
The ceremony includes a period of zazen, chanting, bowing, and an opportunity to bear witness to our conduct in the presence of the Sangha. Those who have received the precepts are asked to attend this ceremony regularly. Open to everyone.
To download the Ceremony outline, click here.
To download the Atonement Ceremony Precept Sheet, click here.
Rohatsu Sesshin
Friday, December 6 (eve.) – Saturday, December 14• Zoom & In-person
Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith & Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
“Sesshin” means “to collect one’s heart-mind.” This sesshin commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment, traditionally designated as having occurred on Rohatsu (“eighth day, twelfth month”) and is considered the most important sesshin of our year. Sesshin is highly recommended for deepening one’s practice. The schedule includes zazen, chanting, Face-to-Face meetings with Sensei Dharma-Joy and Sensei Senshin, dharma talks and time for work and rest.
Special Presentation by Roshi Wendy Egyoku Nakao
Sunday, December 15 • 8:30- 12:15 a.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
11:00-12:15 p.m. Special Presentation by Roshi Wendy Egyoku Nakao
Day of Reflection on Precept #1: Non-Killing
Saturday, December 21 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by Reverend Jitsujo Gauthier
8:30-9:00 a.m. Founders 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 Transference of Merit
Winter Clothing Drive
Saturday, December 21 • 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • In-Person Only
Polishing the Bones Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Sunday, December 22 • 8:30- 12:15 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
11:00-12:15 p.m. Polishing the Bones Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
ZCLA IS CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS- HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Saturday Zazen & Winter Clothing Drive
Saturday, December 28 • 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday 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
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Winter Clothing Drive (In-Person Only)
Year-End Zazenkai
Sunday, December 29 (eve.)-Monday, December 30 • Zoom & In-Person
Led by Reverend Jitsujo Gauthier
Click here to view tentative schedule.
New Year’s Eve Schedule
Tuesday, December 31 • Zoom & In-Person
2:00-4:00 p.m. Sangha Year-End Council
4:00 Members Annual Memorial Service
4:30 Informal supper
6:15 Atonement & Fire Ceremony
7:45 Ringing of 108 Bells
8:15 New Years Service
FOLLOWED BY CAKE & CELEBRATORY CIDER
ZCLA IS CLOSED FOR WINTER RECESS
ZCLA IS ON BARE BONES SCHEDULE
Scheduled in-person sitting only on weekends
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
Fushinzamu
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.-1:30 p.m. Fushinzamu
Martin Luther King Day of Reflection
Saturday, January 18, 2025 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by TBD
8:30-9:00 a.m. Founders 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 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!
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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