March Zazenkai 2026

A Daylong Meditation Retreat

Friday, March 20 (eve) – Saturday, March 21
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra

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 Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra, 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.
Click here to view tentative schedule

In-person participants:

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, MARCH 13.

$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, MARCH 20 @ 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, March 20.

SENSEI NEM ETSTUGEN BAJRA

Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra has been a member of ZCLA since 2007.  He completed training as Head Trainee under the guidance of Roshi Egyoku in 2021. He was designated as Dharma Holder by Roshi Ryodo in 2022 and received Dharma Transmission in 2025.  He served as a Co-Steward of the ZCLA Tenzo Circle for four years.  Etsugen continues to offer “Introduction to Zen Mediation” classes on Sundays and “Explore Your Practice” meetings on Wednesday nights.   He also serves as a member of the ZCLA Board and a member of Buddha Hand Circle (BHC).  He is offering bi-weekly meditation classes and quarterly Zazenkai to the business community members.  He is currently CEO of Calsoft Systems, an IT company.

 

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.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

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.