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.

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.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Founders Service

Saturday, October 12 8:30 – 11:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-Person Only

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

 

 

Investigating Your Life: Working With the Sixteen Zen Bodhisattva Precepts Class 3

Saturday, October 12 • 1:30- 3:30 p.m. • A six-class series • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

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Autumn Wind Sesshin

Sunday, October 13 (eve.)-Sunday, October 20 • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith & Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld

Learn More.

 

 

 

Honsoku Gyocha – Ritual presentation of Case & Tea

Saturday, October 19 • 7:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person

Everyone is invited to attend!

 

 

 

 

 

Shuso Hossen (Dharma Combat) for John Kyogen Rosania

Sunday, October 20 • 11:00 a.m. • Zoom & In-person

John Kyogen Rosania’s year as Head Trainee/Shuso will culminate in the ancient ceremony of Dharma Combat with the Sangha. The Shuso will present a case (koan) from the Book of Equanimity to the Sangha, offer brief comments, and then challenge the dragons and elephants (you!) to dharma combat, in which everyone is invited to test their understanding. This is an important rite of passage for the Shuso and Sangha, so please come support this practice effort. In-person attendance strongly encouraged.

FOLLOWED BY GROUP PHOTO & CELEBRATORY LUNCH.

 

 

 

 

Day of Reflection on Precept #9: Not Indulging in Anger

Saturday, October 26 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person

Led by Bill Tetsui Press

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 chantsheet

Day of Reflection Transference of Merit

 

 

 

 

Investigating Your Life: Working With the Sixteen Zen Bodhisattva Precepts Class 4

Saturday, October 26 • 1:30- 3:30 p.m. • A six-class series • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

Learn More.

 

 

 

 

 

D.E.I.B. Sangha Forum

Sunday, October 27 • 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. D.E.I.B Sangha Forum

A Sangha Forum will be held to present and discuss the ZCLA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Assessment Report prepared by Visions, Inc. All are encouraged to attend.

 

 

 

Personal Practice Talk by Bill Tetsui Press

Thursday, October 31 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indigenous Ally Workshop #3: Relearning Collective Practices and Preparing for Indigenous Allyship

Friday, November 1 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • In-Person Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day of the Dead Set-up

Saturday, November 2 8:30 – 12:00 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

11:15-12:00 p.m. Day of the Dead Set-up

In-Person Only

(Lunch provided for set-up participants)

 

 

 

Investigating Your Life: Working With the Sixteen Zen Bodhisattva Precepts Class 5

Saturday, November 2 • 1:30- 3:30 p.m. • A six-class series • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

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A-Wake: Death & Ancestor Council

Sunday, November 3 • 8:30- 12:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith & Conrad Butsugen Romo

8:00-8:30 a.m. Coffee & Pan Dulce

On arrival place ancestor pictures on the altar.

8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar/Day of the Dead 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 A-Wake Death & Ancestor Council

FOLLOWED BY SANGHA LUNCH

 

 

 

November Zazenkai

Friday, November 8 (eve.)-Saturday, November 9 • Zoom & In-Person

Led by Preceptor Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran

Register today.

 

 

 

 

Film Screening- Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine & the Art of Translation

Sunday, November 10 • 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. Film Screening- Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine & the Art of Translation

1:30-4:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting

 

 

 

Personal Practice Talk by Jacqueline Kyojaku Drummond Lewis

Thursday, November 14 • 7:00 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

6:45-7:00 p.m. Evening Service

7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-7:30 Break
7:30-8:30 Personal Practice Talk by Jacqueline Kyojaku Drummond Lewis

 

 

Weekend Wander

Friday, November 15 (eve.)- Sunday, November 17 • In-Person Only

Led by Reverend Jitsujo Gauthier & John Kyogen Rosania

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

 

Day of Reflection on Precept #TBD

Saturday, November 16 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person

Led by Karina Myoki Beltran-Hernandez

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 chantsheet

Day of Reflection Transference of Merit

 

 

 

S.L.O.Z.C. Head Trainee Hossen for Deborah Chikuin Fukuan West

Sunday, November 17 • 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. San Luis Obispo Zen Circle: Head Trainee Hossen for Deborah Chikuin Fukuan West

 

 

 

 

Saturday Zazen

Saturday, November 23 8:30 – 12:00 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

 

 

 

Investigating Your Life: Working With the Sixteen Zen Bodhisattva Precepts Class 6

Saturday, November 23 • 1:30- 3:30 p.m. • A six-class series • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

Learn More.

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by TBD

Sunday, November 24• 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. 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.