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.

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.

May 15 & 29; June 12 & 26; July 17 & 31; August 14; September 15 & 18; October 2 & 23; November 6; December 4

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

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

Click here to register.

 

 

 

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

Click here to register.

 

 

 


 

 

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.

Click here to view schedule.

 

 

Special Presentation by Roshi Wendy Egyoku Nakao & Roshi Kipp Ryodo Hawley

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 & Roshi Kipp Ryodo Hawley

 

 

Day of Reflection on Precept #TBD

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 chantsheet

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.

Click here to register.

 

 

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

 

 

 

Day of Reflection on Precept on Martin Luther King

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

Led by TBD

8:30-9:00 a.m. FoundersService

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!

 

 

 

 

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.