Upcoming Events
ONLINE & IN-PERSON PRACTICE SCHEDULE
This page is updated regularly, so please keep an eye out for more upcoming programs. You can also check our FULL CALENDAR here. Our weekly email newsletter provides links for all streaming events as well as registration information. You can find the newsletter sign-up at the bottom of this page.
Recurring Offerings:
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Meeting ID: 592 934 8543
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May Peace Prevail Sesshin
Wednesday, May 20- Sunday, May 24 • Zoom & In-person
Led by Sensei Jitsujo Gauthier & Sensei Lorraine Gessho Kumpf
Introduction to Japanese Buddhism
Led by Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra
Tuesdays, May 26; June 2, 9, 16, & 30
7-8:30 p.m. • Zoom only
This six-session course introduces Japanese Buddhism for those interested in visiting Japan, exploring the roots of our American Zen practice, or understanding how Buddhism has shaped Japanese culture and everyday life.
To register, visit the program page.
Saturday Zazen
Saturday, May 30 • 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 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
Dharma Talk by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Sunday, May 31 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar
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 Dharma Talk by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Dharma Talk by Senior Student Bill Tetsui Press
Thursday, June 4 • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
Saturday Zazen
Saturday, June 6 • 8:30 a.m.- 11:15 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
Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts
for Hideyuki Yamashita, Eriko Imaizumi, Naoko Yogi &, Dai Takano
Preceptor Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra
Sunday, June 7 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar/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 Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Hideyuki Yamashita, Eriko Imaizumi, Naoko Yogi &, Dai Takano
Day of Reflection on Precept # TBD
Saturday, June 13 • 8:30 a.m. -12:20 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by TBD
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Intro to Zen Meditation II
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 Transference of Merit
Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Sunday, June 14 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar
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 Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Aspects of Zen Practice
Sunday, June 14 • 9:35 – 10:40 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
Aspects #2: Service, Liturgy and Lineage
We’ll discuss how service is conducted at ZCLA, including the basic meaning of the various elements and the role of ritual and ceremony. This will include a discussion of our Temple Lineage and Women Ancestors.
Sōtō Zen Buddhist Hymns with Rev. Monen Ishikawa
Saturday, June 20 • 11:00 a.m. • Zoom & In-person
Baika-ryū Eisanka refers to a tradition of Buddhist hymns chanted within the Sōtō Zen school. The poetic verses of these hymns enshrine timeless Buddhist teachings, including those put forth by the founding teachers of the Sōtō Zen tradition: Dōgen Zenji and Keizan Zenji. Based on a spirit of vow and commitment, Baika-ryū is not only about chanting and singing but also about putting these teachings into practice in daily life. In Japanese Sōtō temples, people gather to learn and chant these hymns as a way of coming together, wishing for each other’s happiness, and supporting one another through suffering and difficulties. Also, the music is quite lovely!
Rev. Monen Ishikawa is an accomplished Soto Zen teacher who completed foundational monastic training at Eiheiji, one of the school’s principal head temples, from March 1988 to March 1991. Over a distinguished career, they were appointed as a Certified Itto Kyoshi Soto Zen teacher in October 1993, later advancing to a Certified Seikyoshi teacher in 2018. Highly specialized in the musical Buddhist practice of Baika-ryu, Rev. Ishikawa has served as a Baika-ryu Specialty Teacher since 2015 and achieved the rank of Baika-ryu First-Class Instructor (Ikkyu Shihan) in 2023.
Dharma Talk by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Sunday, June 21 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar
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 Dharma Talk by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith
Ceremony of Atonement
Thursday, June 25 • 6:45 – 8:30 a.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
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 Atonement Ceremony Precept Sheet, click here.
June Zazenkai
Friday, June 26- Saturday, June 27 • Zoom & In-person
Led by Preceptor Elizabeth Jiei Cole
Leave Yourself Alone- Zen and the Art of Acting
Book Reading by Chris Daian Fields
Sunday, June 28 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
8:30-9:00 a.m. Gate of Sweet Nectar
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 Book Reading by Chris Daian Fields
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