
Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL 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.
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.
March 15 & 29; April 12; May 3 & 17; June 7 & 21; July 12; August 2 & 16; September 6 & 20; October 4 & 25; November 8; December 13
Beginner’s Wednesday — evenings
7:00pm-8:30pm: In-person only.
with: Sensei Deb Faith-Mind Thoresen & Sensei George Mukei Horner
Face to Face offered.
Newcomers, please arrive by 6:45 p.m.
7:00-7:35 Zazen
7:35-7:45 Outside Walking Zen
7:45-8:30 Zazen/4 vows/Bows/Closing Ceremony
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.
March 16 & 30; April 13; May 4 & 18; June 8 & 22; July 13; August 3 & 17; September 7 & 21; October 5 & 26; November 9; December 14
Introduction to Zen Meditation — Zoom Only
Sundays @ 10:00-11:30 a.m.
March 26; April 23; May 21; June 25; July 23; August 27; September 24; October 22; November 9; December 14
Day of Reflection on Precept #5: Do Not Be Ignorant
Saturday, March 18, 9-11:45 a.m.
Led by. Robert Dharma-Gate Evans
8:30-9:00 Founders Service
9-9:35am 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
Sunday Morning Zazen, March 19
Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar Service
9-9:35 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 Dharma-Holder Jitsujo Gauthier
In-person Introduction to Zen Meditation
Sunday, March 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m.: In-person only
This in-person introductory class is a prerequisite for non-members and new members who would like to begin attending onsite events. Ongoing members who would like a refresher course on form and zendo etiquette are also welcome to attend.
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Encountering the Sutras Circle
Monday, March 20 @ 7pm-8:15pm.: Zoom Only
Please contact EncounteringTheSutrasCircle@gmail.com for meeting link.
Shared Stewardship Reflection
Thursday, March 23 @ 7pm-8:30pm.: Zoom Only
This forum is an opportunity for ZCLA members to reflect on the strengths and shadow side of Shared Stewardship and how we can make it better. All Senior Stewards are especially encouraged to attend.
Facing Whiteness Group Meeting
Friday, March 24 @ 5pm-6 pm.: Zoom Only
My Grandmother’s Hands:
Chapter 9-11, pages 129-164
Click here for more information.
Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturday, March 25 @ 9:00 a.m.: Zoom & In-person
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
Sunday Morning Zazen, March 26
Zoom & In-person
9-9:35 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 Rev. Gyokei Yokoyama
The Shobogenzo
A Five Class Zoom Series
Led by Sensei Jonathan Kaigen Levy
Tuesdays, March 28; April 11: Zoom Only
7:00-8:30 p.m.
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