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Current and Upcoming Programs

February One-Day Sitting

There will be a one-day sitting on Saturday, February 21, led by Linda Galijan. The sesshin director will be Dean Bradley (1daysitting@berkeleyzencenter.org). The fee is $35 or whatever amount you can give. An online option will also be offered for a $15 donation. Sign up with this form.


March 1: Mountain Seat Ceremony

The Mountain Seat Ceremony, installing Linda Galijan Roshi as BZC Abbot, will be Sunday, March 1, 2026, starting at noon. We are pleased that many elders and friends in our lineage will be able to join us, including Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi from Japan. We anticipate that our zendo will be at capacity, including guests, participants, and BZC members. To allow the broadest participation, we will also create several spaces at BZC for a cozy streaming experience, and easy access to the reception following. We will also provide streaming for those not on site.