Earth Week Zazenkai 2025
A Daylong Meditation Retreat
(Available via Zoom and in-person)
Friday, April 25 (eve.) – Saturday, April 26
(REGISTER BELOW)
Led by Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran
RETREAT INFO
The theme of this Zazenkai is to be present with our gratitude and grief for the great earth. There is so much about our world right now that feels overwhelming. Reminding ourselves that love is the source of our gratitude and our grief can support our resilience and our capacity to care for others. Healing ourselves and healing the earth are not separate activities.
Saturday afternoon’s Dharma talk will be followed by a period of zazen and then we’ll participate in a simple ritual that will give us an opportunity to privately voice our gratitude and grief.
In-person attendance is strongly encouraged.
Click here to view tentative schedule.
In-person participants:
Click here to view fee structure
Find your membership level here:
Supporting & Practicing Members: $50/day – $50 full-time commuters & residents; $80 full-time w/housing; $105 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental
Affiliate Members: $55/day – $55 full-time commuters & residents; $85 full-time w/housing; $110 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental
Corresponding Members: $60/day – $60 full-time commuters & residents; $90 full-time w/housing; $115 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental
Non-Members: $85/day – $85 full-time commuters; $115 full-time w/housing; $140 full-time w/housing & oryoki rental
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SUNDAY, APRIL 20.
$25 fee for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.
Zoom Participants:
Members: $40/day; $40 full-time
Non-Members: $60/day; $60 full-time
EMAIL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GO OUT THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, APRIL 25.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, APRIL 25 @ 9AM
$25 fee for dropping out or registering past posted deadlines.
Email to all participants will go out the morning of Friday, April 25.
*Non-members and new members: Attending an in-person “Introduction to Zen Meditation Class” is a prerequisite for attending all onsite activities.
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 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.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Dharma-Holder Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran has practiced at the Zen Center of Los Angeles since 1997. He is a Preceptor and President of the ZCLA Board. Sensei Senshin named him a Dharma-Holder in 2025. He advises climate-focused advocacy organizations and funders. His interests include exploring the eco-sattva path, Indigenous allyship, backpacking, and writing. He lives in Van Nuys.