
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:
Join all events via this Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 592 934 8543
Passcode: Horse26
Dharma Talk by Ben Connelly
Thursday, April 23 • 6:45-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
6:45-700 p.m. Evening Service
7:00-7:20 Zazen
7:20-8:30 Dharma Talk by Ben Connelly
April Zazenkai
Friday, April 24- Saturday, April 25 • Zoom & In-person
Led by Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran
Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Mats Borges
Sunday, April 26 • 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 Jukai Ceremony for Receiving the Precepts for Mats Borges
9:35* Aspects of Zen Practice- Aspect #4: The Organizational Structure of ZCLA
Monday, April 27- Tuesday, May 5
ZEN CENTER IS CLOSED FOR SPRING RECESS
Ceremony of Atonement
Thursday, May 7 • 7:00-8:30 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
Saturday Zazen
Saturday, May 9 • 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
Rakusu Sewing Class with Tom Yudo Burger
Saturdays, May 9 • 1:30-4:00 p.m. • In-person Only • RSVP Only
Dharma Talk by TBD
Sunday, May 10 • 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 Dharma Talk by TBD

Taizan Maezumi Roshi Day of Reflection
Saturday, May 16 • 8:30 a.m. -12:20 p.m. • Zoom & In-person
Led by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Intro to Zen Meditation II
8:30-9:00 a.m. Maezumi Roshi Memorial 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, May 17 • 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 Dharma Talk by Sensei Tom Dharma-Joy Reichert
Introduction to Japanese Buddhism
Led by Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra
Tuesdays, May 19 & 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.
May Peace Prevail Sesshin
Wednesday, May 20- Sunday, May 24 • Zoom & In-person
Led by Sensei Jitsujo Gauthier & Sensei Lorraine Gessho Kumpf
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
Sunday program
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 TBD
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