March Zazenkai 2025

A Daylong Meditation Retreat

Friday, March 21 (eve) – Saturday, March 22
(REGISTER BELOW)

Led by Dharma-Holder 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 Dharma-Holder 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:

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 FRIDAY, MARCH 14 @ NOON.

$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

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, MARCH 21 @ 9AM

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

Email to all participants will go out the morning of Friday, March 21.

 

*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 have any other questions, please contact Myoki at programsteward@zcla.org.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Check off your days*:
*Part time consists of at least a half a day, including all scheduled activities.

Enter any additional notes regarding your retreat registration including food allergies and housing requests. If you are commuting or a part-time participant, please use this field to indicate your expected arrival and departure times:

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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 and was designated as Dharma Holder by Roshi Ryodo in 2022.  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.