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.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Saturday Morning Zazen

Saturday, April 278:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-Person

8:30-9:00 a.m.  Saturday Service

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

 

 

 

 

Tokudo for John Kyogen Rosania

Sunday, April 28 6:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

Preceptor Reverend Jitsujo Gauthier

6:00-6:20 a.m. Open Zazen/Verse of the Kesa

6:30 Head-shaving Ceremony (Members only)

Followed by breakfast for RSVP attendees.

8:30-9:00 Gate of Sweet Nectar Service
9:00-9:35 Zazen (In-person F2F)
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:20 Zazen (In-person F2F)
10:20-10:30 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony

11:00 Tokudo for John Kyogen Rosania

Followed by celebratory lunch and cake.

View chant sheet.

R.S.V.P. Today.

 

 

ZCLA IS CLOSED FOR SPRING RECESS

Monday, April 29- Tuesday, May 7

 

 

Tokudo for Sacha Joshin Greenfield

Sunday, May 11 6:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

Preceptor Reverend Jitsujo Gauthier

6:00-6:20 a.m. Open Zazen/Verse of the Kesa

6:30 Head-shaving Ceremony (Members only)

Followed by breakfast for RSVP attendees.

8:30-9:00 Maezumi Roshi Memorial Service
9:00-9:35 Zazen (In-person F2F)
9:35-9:45 Outside Walking Zen
9:45-10:15 Zazen, 4 Vows, Bows (In-person F2F)
10:45 Tokudo for Sacha Joshin Greenfield

Followed by celebratory lunch and cake.

View chant sheet.

 

 

 

Tenei (Blue Rakusu Presentation) for Tim Taikan Zamora

Sunday, May 12 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

8:30-9:00 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

10:30 Tenei for Tim Taikan Zamora

11:00 Dharma Talk by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith

FOLLOWED BY SANGHA LUNCH.

 

 

 

Shared Stewardship Class #4

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

Sunday, May 12 • 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

The Eightfold Path Class Series Class # 4

Tuesday, May 14 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only

Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

 

Ceremony of Atonement

Thursday, May 16 7:00 -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

 

 

 

Maezumi Roshi Memorial Day of Reflection

Saturday, May 18 • 8:30- 11:45 a.m. • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

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

 

 

 

Priest Path Exploration

Sunday, May 19 7:00 a.m.- 8:10 p.m. • Zoom & In-Person

Led by Rev. Jitsujo Gauthier

 

 

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

Sunday, May 19 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

 

 

 

 

Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses 

A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 1

Tuesday, May 21 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only

Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

May Peace Prevail Sesshin

Wedesnday, May 22 (eve.)- Sunday, May 26 • Zoom & In-person

Led by Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld

Learn more.

View schedule.

 

 

 

 

Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses 

A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 2

Tuesday, May 28 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only

Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra

Learn more.

 

 

 

Saturday Morning Zazen

Saturday, June 18:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-Person

8:30-9:00 a.m.  Saturday Service

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

 

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by TBD

Sunday, June 2 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD

 

 

 

 

Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses 

A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 3

Tuesday, June 4 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only

Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra

Learn more.

 

 

 

Day of Reflection on Precept #: TBD

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

Led by Michael Jinsen Davis

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

 

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by TBD

Sunday, June 9 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 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

11:00-12:15 p.m. Dharma Talk by TBD

 

 

 

Shared Stewardship Class #5

Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert

Sunday, June 9 • 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

The Eightfold Path Class Series Class # 5

Tuesday, June 11 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only

Led by Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by Reverend Shinryu Okuma

Saturday, June 158:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.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 4 Vows, Bows, Closing Ceremony

11:00-12:15 p.m. Dharma Talk by Reverend Shinryu Okuma

Learn More.

 

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by TBD

Sunday, June 16 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD

 

 

 

Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses 

A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 4

Tuesday, June 18 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only

Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

Ceremony of Atonement

Thursday, June 20 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.

 

 

 

Saturday Morning Zazen

Saturday, June 228:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. • Zoom & In-Person

8:30-9:00 a.m.  Saturday Service

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

 

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by TBD

Sunday, June 23 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD

 

 

 

 

Journey Through: Ox-herding and the Eight Consciousnesses 

A six-class Zoom Series: Class # 5

Tuesday, June 25 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Zoom Only

Led by Dharma-Holder Nem Etsugen Bajra

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

June Zazenkai

Friday, June 28 (eve.)- Saturday, June 29 • Zoom & In-person

Led by Dharma-Holder Lorraine Gessho Kumpf

Learn more.

View schedule.

 

 

 

Dharma Talk by TBD

Sunday, June 30 8:30 a.m.- 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. Dharma Talk by TBD

 

 

 

ZCLA IS CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY

Monday, July 1- Friday, July 5

 

 

 

 

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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.