Family Practice will not be happening during July and August. It will resume some time in September. Meanwhile, we hope you have a nourishing, enjoyable summer!
- Five-Day Sesshin (End Practice Period)
5:00 am – 5:30 pm, Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - Dharma Talk: TBA
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - Shuso Hosen
3:00 am – 4:00 am, Sun, Jun 15, 2025 - Board Meeting
9:00 am – 11:00 am, Sun, Jun 15, 2025 - Juneteenth - Informal Zazen Only
6:00 am – 6:30 pm, Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - Zendo Holiday - Informal Zazen Only
6:00 am – 6:30 pm, Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Kogen Czarnik
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Jun 21, 2025 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Michael Donnoe
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Jun 23, 2025 - Dharma Talk: Mary Duryee
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Sat, Jun 28, 2025 - Way Seeking Mind Talk: Yoni Ackerman
8:00 am – 8:30 am, Mon, Jun 30, 2025
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A Soto Zen practice place 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.