In the far north of Germany Juen Ryushin Friederike Boissevain and Nanzan Shunki Harald Schoklmann were ordained as Soto Zen priests by Hozan Sensei at Wind und Wolken Sangha on February 8. Juen and Nanzan began this group in 2002, and have long dedicated themselves to the dharma even as they each maintain active lives as physicians and creators of the region’s first hospice organization. As dharma names Juen Ryushin means Circle of Giving/Arising Heart-Mind; Nanzan Shunki translates as South Mountain/Bright Spirit.
- Way Seeking Mind Talk: Gensan Kristopher Thomson
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, May 19, 2025 - Lotus Sutra Class
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm, Thu, May 22, 2025 - Shuso Dharma Talk: Mark Copithorne
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Fri, May 23, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Greg Fain
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, May 24, 2025 - Lotus Sutra Chanting
8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mon, May 26, 2025 - Practice Period Bansan - "Tea" - and Discussion
5:40 pm – 6:30 pm, Fri, May 30, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Shuso Mark Copithorne
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, May 31, 2025 - Sangha Work Day
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun, Jun 1, 2025 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Joe Buckner
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Jun 2, 2025 - In Person Shosan Ceremony with Linda and/or Greg
5:40 pm – 6:30 pm, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Linda Galijan
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Jun 7, 2025 - Priest Ordination
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Walking the path of liberation, we express our intimate connection with all beings. Berkeley Zen Center is a sangha of Buddhist practitioners drawing from the Bay Area’s many spiritual and cultural communities. Just as Shakyamuni Buddha welcomed people of all backgrounds to practice, here at BZC our activities embrace diversity, and are available to people of every color, every way of life and ethnic background, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. May all beings practice in safety and equality, realizing our true nature.