June Zazenkai 2026

A Daylong Meditation Retreat

Friday, June 26 (eve) – Saturday, June 27
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Preceptor Elizabeth Jiei Cole

RETREAT INFO

Zazenkai is a daylong retreat devoted to samadhi practice, with Great Silence observed throughout the day. This Zazenkai, offered both in-person at ZCLA and via Zoom, is an opportunity to intensify and deepen your practice through the experience of periods of uninterrupted meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), a dharma talk, service, face-to-face meetings with Preceptor Elizabeth Jiei Cole, as well as time for mindful work practice (samu) and meals. Zoom participants will have time to eat, walk and do their own samu at home, then link back into the sesshin schedule. Full time participation is encouraged. If you wish to participate part time, please let Myoki know your precise attendance, including expected arrival and departure times. Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities. Housing is not guaranteed. First come, first served. Newcomers please also fill out the application online. Both first time* and seasoned practitioners are encouraged and welcome to participate.
In-person participation is limited. Please register early to guarantee a seat in the Zendo.
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In-person participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 19.

$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

In-person participation is limited. Please register early to guarantee a seat in the Zendo.

Zoom Participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, AJUNE 26 @ 9AM

$25 fee will be charged for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.

Members: $40/Day; $40/Fulltime

Non-Members: $60/Day; $60/Fulltime

Email to all participants will go out the morning of Friday, June 26.

Preceptor Elizabeth Jiei Cole

Betty Jiei Cole began her Zen practice with Robert Aitken Roshi in 1979, drawn to his strong integration of Zen practice and realization with writing and actions in ecology, peace and restorative justice. She came to him from Quaker work with the American Friends Service Committee and a sense of spiritual crisis in the midst of struggles in the peace movement.  Her spiritual path continues to be enriched by her involvement with the Zen Center of Los Angeles, continuing dialogue and action especially in racial awareness, human rights and deep ecology, and life at All Saints Episcopal Church. She has led the Monday Night Meditation group there as a ZCLA satellite group for the last 24 years.

 

The Zen Center policy is to turn no one away for lack of funds. If you have concerns about payments click here to request Dharma Training Fund. If you have any other questions, please contact Myoki at programsteward@zcla.org.

By selecting "Full Time," you are indicating that you will be available for the entire sesshin schedule with no exceptions.
Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities.
Skip if providing your own set.
Residents and Commuters skip this option.
Do you have mobility issues that make walking up and down stairs difficult? Do you snore loudly? Do you have food allergies? Let us know.