Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL DHARMA SCHEDULE (All on-site activities require advanced registration for non-members)
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. Until further notice, masks will remain a requirement 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.
Registration is required for non-member’s in-person attendance. Must attend in-person Intro to Meditation Class before registration.
Exploring Your Practice: 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.
In-Person Open Zazen — Wednesday evenings
7:00pm-8:00pm. Stretch bell at 7:30 p.m.
with: Sensei Deb Faith-Mind Thoresen
Registration is required for non-member’s in-person attendance. Must attend in-person Intro to Meditation Class before registration.
Introduction to Zen Meditation — Zoom Only
Sundays November 20 & December 18 @ 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Rohatsu Sesshin: Zoom & In-person
Led by Roshi Egyoku Nakao & Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Friday, December 2 (eve.) – Saturday, October 10
ZCLA is in Silent Retreat
Friday, December 2 (eve.) – Saturday, October 10
Sunday Morning Zazen, December 11
Zoom & In-person
9-9:35 a.m. Zazen
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking
9:45-10:20 Zazen
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony
[set-up]
11:00 Presentation of new Sensei Dharma-Joy
Followed by Sangha Lunch
In-person Introduction to Zen Meditation
Sunday, December 18, 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.
Click here to view our zendo guidelines.
Click here to view our zendo precautions.
Closing the Gap: Living the Precepts
Led by Rev. Tom Dharma-Joy reichert
Tuesday, December 13
7:00-8:30 p.m.: Zoom Only
Hidden Lamp Thursday Study Group: Ch. 13 “Chen’s Mountain Flowers”
Stewarded by Sensei Senshin & Rev. Dharma-Joy
Thursday, December 15 @ 7-8:00 p.m.: Zoom only
Click here for more information.
Day of Reflection on Precept #5: Not Being Ignorant
Saturday, December 17 @ 8:30 a.m.: Zoom & In-person
“How the Film Reel Turns the Dharma Wheel”
Led by Gemma Soji Cubero
8:30-9:00 a.m. Founders Service
9-9:15 a.m. Precept Reading
9:15-9:45 Zazen
9:45-10 Precept Talk
10:15-11:15 Precept Council
Day of Reflection Transference of Merit
Jukai Class Series
Saturday, December 17 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m.
A 2-class Zoom series led by Sensei George Mukei Horner, Dharma-Holder Lorraine Gessho Kumpf & Dharma-Holder Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Sunday Morning Zazen, December 18
Zoom & In-person
8:30 a.m.-9 Gate of Sweet Nectar
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 Public Face-to-Face with Sensei Senshin
ZCLA is Closed for the Holidays
Monday, December 19- Monday, December 26
Year-End Sesshin: Zoom & In-person
Led by Sensei Mark Shogen Bloodgood
Tuesday, December 27 (eve) – Friday, December 30 (eve)
Click here to view tentative schedule
New Year’s Eve Schedule
2-4 pm Sangha Year-End Council
4:00 Members Annual Memorial Service
4:30 Informal supper
6:15 Atonement & Fire Ceremony
[closing ceremony]
7:45 Ringing of 108 Bells
8:15 New Years’ Service followed by celebratory cake & cider
Click here to register for in-person participation.
ZCLA is Closed for Winter Recess
Monday, January 1- Tuesday, January 10
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