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.
Streaming Morning Zazen from our 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
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday, April 27• 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service
9-9:35 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
11-11:15 Temple Caretaking Practice
Tokudo for John Kyogen Rosania
Sunday, April 28 • 6:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
Preceptor Reverend Jitsujo Gauthier
6:00-6:20 a.m. Open Zazen/Verse of the Kesa
6:30 Head-shaving Ceremony (Members only)
Followed by breakfast for RSVP attendees.
8:30-9:00 Gate of Sweet Nectar Service
9:00-9:35 Zazen (In-person F2F)
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:20 Zazen (In-person F2F)
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
11:00 Tokudo for John Kyogen Rosania
Followed by celebratory lunch and cake.
ZCLA IS CLOSED FOR SPRING RECESS
Monday, April 29- Tuesday, May 7
Tokudo for Sacha Joshin Greenfield
Sunday, May 11 • 6:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
Preceptor Reverend Jitsujo Gauthier
6:00-6:20 a.m. Open Zazen/Verse of the Kesa
6:30 Head-shaving Ceremony (Members only)
Followed by breakfast for RSVP attendees.
8:30-9:00 Maezumi Roshi Memorial Service
9:00-9:35 Zazen (In-person F2F)
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:15 Zazen, 4 Vows, Bows (In-person F2F)
10:45 Tokudo for Sacha Joshin Greenfield
Followed by celebratory lunch and cake.
Tenei (Blue Rakusu Presentation) for Tim Taikan Zamora
Sunday, May 12 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 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
10:30 Tenei for Tim Taikan Zamora
11:00 Dharma Talk by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
FOLLOWED BY SANGHA LUNCH.
Shared Stewardship Class #4
Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Sunday, May 12 • 1:30-4:00 p.m.
The Eightfold Path Class Series Class # 4
Tuesday, May 14 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only
Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Ceremony of Atonement
Thursday, May 16 • 7:00 -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
Maezumi Roshi Memorial Day of Reflection
Saturday, May 18 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service
9-9:35 Precept Reading & Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:15 Zazen
10:15-10:30 Precept Talk
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Council
Day of Reflection Transference of Merit
Priest Path Exploration
Sunday, May 19 • 7:00 a.m.- 8:10 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person
Led by Rev. Jitsujo Gauthier
Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Sunday, May 19 • 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses
A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 1
Tuesday, May 21 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only
Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra
May Peace Prevail Sesshin
Wedesnday, May 22 (eve.)- Sunday, May 26 • Zoom & In-person
Led by Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld
Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses
A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 2
Tuesday, May 28 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only
Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday, June 1• 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service
9-9:35 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
11-11:15 Temple Caretaking Practice
Dharma Talk by TBD
Sunday, June 2 • 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD
Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses
A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 3
Tuesday, June 4 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only
Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra
Day of Reflection on Precept #: TBD
Saturday, June 8 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by Michael Jinsen Davis
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service
9-9:35 Precept Reading & Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:15 Zazen
10:15-10:30 Precept Talk
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Council
Day of Reflection Transference of Merit
Dharma Talk by TBD
Sunday, June 9 • 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 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
11:00-12:15 p.m. Dharma Talk by TBD
Shared Stewardship Class #5
Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Sunday, June 9 • 1:30-4:00 p.m.
The Eightfold Path Class Series Class # 5
Tuesday, June 11 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only
Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Dharma Talk by Reverend Shinryu Okuma
Saturday, June 15• 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.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 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
11:00-12:15 p.m. Dharma Talk by Reverend Shinryu Okuma
Dharma Talk by TBD
Sunday, June 16 • 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD
Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses
A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 4
Tuesday, June 18 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only
Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra
Ceremony of Atonement
Thursday, June 20 • 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.
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday, June 22• 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-Person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Saturday Service
9-9:35 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
11-11:15 Temple Caretaking Practice
Dharma Talk by TBD
Sunday, June 23 • 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD
Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses
A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 5
Tuesday, June 25 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only
Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra
June Zazenkai
Friday, June 28 (eve.)- Saturday, June 29 • Zoom & In-person
Led by Dharma-Holder Lorraine Gessho Kumpf
Dharma Talk by TBD
Sunday, June 30 • 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD
ZCLA IS CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY
Monday, July 1- Friday, July 5
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