Hozan Alan Senauke will lead us to a deeper understanding of our practice through a two-day sesshin where the Dharma subject will be forthcoming (please check the bulletin board for details). On Saturday, February 13th we will sit from 5am to 9 pm with a lecture in the morning and a study period in the afternoon. On Sunday, February 14th we will sit from 5 am until 3 pm and have two study periods. We encourage old and new sangha members to participate. Please sign up on the patio bulletin board by Wednesday morning, February 10 after zazen. If this is your first sesshin at BZC, we recommend that you first participate in a full Saturday program and also speak with the sesshin director. The fee is $35 per day and should be paid in advance (a discounted fee is possible for those in need; please speak to the director). Leave checks marked “Study sesshin” in the mail slot in the courtyard laundry room door or mail to the BZC Office Manager at 1931 Russell St., Berkeley 94703. If you have any questions, contact the sesshin director, Ken Powelson at powelson@earthlink.net or (510) 326-3752.
- Wednesday Night Drop-in Sitting and Study
7:10 pm – 9:00 pm, Wed, Oct 4, 2023 - Class: What is a Good Life
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Thu, Oct 5, 2023 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Sonia Tamez
5:40 pm – 6:25 pm, Fri, Oct 6, 2023 - Lecture: Abbot Hozan
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 7, 2023 - Half-Day Sitting 10/8
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Sun, Oct 8, 2023 - Zendo Holiday - Informal Zazen
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 9, 2023 - Lecture: Gerry Oliva
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 14, 2023 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Laurie Senauke
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 16, 2023 - Aspects Class: Genjo Koan
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Thu, Oct 19, 2023 - Lecture: Hannah Meara
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 21, 2023 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Ellen Webb
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 23, 2023 - Lecture: Abbot Hozan
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Oct 28, 2023 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Susan Marvin
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Oct 30, 2023
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A Soto Zen practice place led by Hozan Alan Senauke and founded by Shunryu Suzuki and Sojun Mel Weitsman
Affirmation of Welcome
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.