Upcoming Events

ONLINE & IN-PERSON PRACTICE SCHEDULE 

This page is updated regularly, so please keep an eye out for more upcoming programs. You can also check our FULL CALENDAR here.    Our weekly email newsletter provides links for all streaming events as well as registration information.  You can find the newsletter sign-up at the bottom of this page.


Recurring Offerings:

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Dharma Talk by Ben Connelly

Thursday, April 23 • 6:45-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

6:45-700 p.m. Evening Service
7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-8:30 Dharma Talk by Ben Connelly

 

 

April Zazenkai

Friday, April 24- Saturday, April 25 • Zoom & In-person

Led by Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran

Learn More

 

 

Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Mats Borges

Sunday, April 26 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

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

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 Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Mats Borges

 

9:35* Aspects of Zen Practice- Aspect #4: The Organizational Structure of ZCLA

Monday, April 27- Tuesday, May 5

ZEN CENTER IS CLOSED FOR SPRING RECESS

 

Ceremony of Atonement

Thursday, May 7 • 7:00-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

 

 

 

Saturday Zazen

Saturday, May 9 • 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 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

 

 

Rakusu Sewing Class with Tom Yudo Burger

Saturdays, May 9 • 1:30-4:00 p.m. • In-person Only • RSVP Only

 

 

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by TBD

Sunday, May 10 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar/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 Dharma Talk by TBD

 

 

Taizan Maezumi Roshi Day of Reflection

Saturday, May 16 • 8:30 a.m. -12:20 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Intro to Zen Meditation II

8:30-9:00 a.m. Maezumi Roshi Memorial 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

 

 

Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

Sunday, May 17 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar/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 Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

 

 Introduction to Japanese Buddhism

Led by Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra

Tuesdays, May 19 & 26; June 2, 9, 16, & 30

 7-8:30 p.m. • Zoom only

This six-session course introduces Japanese Buddhism for those interested in visiting Japan, exploring the roots of our American Zen practice, or understanding how Buddhism has shaped Japanese culture and everyday life.
To register, visit the program page.

 

May Peace Prevail Sesshin

Wednesday, May 20- Sunday, May 24 • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Jitsujo Gauthier & Sensei Lorraine Gessho Kumpf

 

 

 

Saturday Zazen

Saturday, May 30 • 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 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

 

 

 

Sunday program

Sunday, May 31 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

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

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 Dharma Talk by TBD

 

 

 

 

 

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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.