When I asked Sojun Roshi what the role of the Coordinator was he responded, “You’re the eyes and ears of the temple.” In this role and in weekly consultation with our abbots, I intend to help maintain the harmony and vitality of our practice place. Please share your comments and concerns with me either by email (rossblum@icloud.com) or by telephone ((510) 306-1964) and together we will.
- Dharma Talk: Linda Galijan
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Jan 25, 2025 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Juen Boissevain
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Jan 27, 2025 - Call Me By My True Names with Peter Overton
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Mon, Jan 27, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Greg Fain
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Feb 1, 2025 - February Zazenkei
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun, Feb 2, 2025 - Open Discussion
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Feb 3, 2025 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: hax Baker
5:40 pm – 6:25 pm, Fri, Feb 7, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Carol Paul
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Feb 8, 2025 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Debra Callahan
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Feb 10, 2025 - Call Me By My True Names with Peter Overton
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm, Mon, Feb 10, 2025 - February One-Day Sitting
5:00 am – 5:30 pm, Sat, Feb 15, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Linda Galijan
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Feb 15, 2025
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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.